Take Out Your Journals

1. Take Out Your Journals You have 3 minutes to complete the vegetarian quiz in your journals

2. 1. How often do you eat meat? a. About once a day b. Hardly ever or never c. Every meal 2. Animal welfare is: a. A very important issue for you b. Something you think about from time to time c. Not a concern of yours 3. Do you know where to find vegetarian foods? a. Sort of - you at least know the local health food store b. Not really c. Yes, you live in a fairly veggie friendly place 4. Do you personally know any vegetarians? 5. Have you ever tried to go vegetarian?

3. Vegetarian Health 9.NPA.2 Create strategies to consume a variety of nutrient dense foods and beverages in moderation.

4. Today’s Lesson • 9.NPA.2.1 Plan vegetarian diets that are balanced and nutrient dense • We will discuss different types of vegetarians • Famous vegetarians • Plan a healthy vegetarian meal

5. What is a vegetarian? • A vegetarian is a person who eats mostly or only plant-based foods. • There are several different types of vegetarians.

6. Lacto-Vegetarians • Eat dairy foods in addition to foods from plant sources • No eggs

7. Ovo-Vegetarians • Eat eggs and foods from plant sources • No dairy– soy milk and soy cheese are often substitutes for dairy products

8. Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians • Eat dairy and eggs in addition to foods from plant sources • No meat • No chicken • No fish

9. Vegan • The strictest vegetarian • Eat only plant-based foods • No animal products- meat, dairy, or eggs • No gelatin– jell-o, gummy bears • No honey • Even with clothing and cosmetics • No leather • No animal testing

10. Reasons for becoming vegetarian • Religion • Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism • Culture • Economic reasons • Parental preferences • Health issues • Concern over animal rights or the environment

11. Advantages • Plant-based foods tend to be lower in saturated fat and cholesterol • Higher in fiber • May help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer

12. Disadvantages • Lower in some nutrients • Protein, iron, calcium, zinc, some B vitamins • Some vegetarians may need to take dietary supplements to obtain all the nutrients

13. Healthy Vegetarian Diet • Important to consume a variety of foods • Vegetables, fruits, whole-grain foods • Nuts, legumes, eggs, and dairy products can help vegetarians consume enough protein

14. Vegetarian Breakfast • Whole grain English muffin • Peanut butter • Banana • Cereal with milk or soy milk • Eggs (ovo or lacto-ovo vegetarians)

15. Vegetarian Lunch • Baked potato • Vegetarian chili • Top with shredded cheese • Fresh fruit • Side salad • Grilled cheese on whole wheat toast with tomato soup and carrot sticks

16. Vegetarian Dinner • Pasta with veggies, tomato sauce, and mozzarella • Burrito: tortilla, beans, cheese, rice, veggies • Fresh fruit • Cooked vegetables • Salad

17. Famous Vegetarians

18. Michael Jackson

19. Rosa Parks

20. Bob Marley

21. Coretta Scott King • MLK’s wife was vegan

22. Pink

23. Method Man

24. Carl Lewis

25. Jessica Alba

26. Assignment • With a partner • Come up with a healthy, nutrient-dense vegetarian meal • You can pick breakfast, lunch, or dinner • Keep in mind “My Plate” • Make sure you pick foods from all groups • Protein (beans, nuts, tofu, eggs) • Dairy (soy milk, calcium enriched foods) • Grains (whole-grains) • Fruit • Vegetables