A vegetarian diet does not include meat or seafood, or products containing those foods. A vegan diet avoid also egg and dairy products (1). A well-planned and balanced vegetarian/vegan diet could be suitable for every individuals. Moreover, evidence suggested that high-level athletic performance could be achieved without consuming animal products (2). However, some key nutrients should be taken into account because of probability of nutritional deficiencies (i.e. proteins, n-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, iodine, calcium, and vitamins D and B-12). In particular, studies described the prevalence of Vitamin B12, Iron and Calcium deficiencies in athletes following a Vegetarian or a Vegan diet (3).
The impact of Vegan and Mediterranean diets on body composition and blood analysis of cross-fit athletes
Giorgia Vici;BENELLI, EMILIANO;Luca Belli;Valeria Polzonetti
2017-01-01
Abstract
A vegetarian diet does not include meat or seafood, or products containing those foods. A vegan diet avoid also egg and dairy products (1). A well-planned and balanced vegetarian/vegan diet could be suitable for every individuals. Moreover, evidence suggested that high-level athletic performance could be achieved without consuming animal products (2). However, some key nutrients should be taken into account because of probability of nutritional deficiencies (i.e. proteins, n-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, iodine, calcium, and vitamins D and B-12). In particular, studies described the prevalence of Vitamin B12, Iron and Calcium deficiencies in athletes following a Vegetarian or a Vegan diet (3).I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
