Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Vegetarians are less likely to have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, stroke, and obesity than meat eaters.

2. Protein, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids are likely to be underconsumed by vegetarians.

3. Protein, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids are likely to be underconsumed by athletes.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE

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