Problem
Plant-Based Diets
Interview a classmate or colleague who follows a vegetarian diet and ask the following questions:
A. How long have you followed a vegetarian diet?
B. What factors influenced your decision to become a vegetarian?
C. Do you consume any animal products? (From this information, determine which type of vegetarian diet the person follows.)
D. How do you ensure that your diet is nutritionally balanced?
E. What are your main concerns for menu planning?
F. Describe a typical day's food intake.
G. Do you take any dietary supplements? Describe types of supplements taken and the rationale for using them.
H. What are the advantages, as you see it, to following a plant-based diet?