Mrs. Smith has asked about becoming a vegetarian. Describe your response to this question and provide an evidence-based rationale for your recommendation

What will be an ideal response?


• Some studies suggest that a plant based diet can be beneficial due to the potential benefits of increased fiber, fruit, and vegetable intake (especially in regards to polyphenol/phyto-estrogen-rich foods).
• Additionally, a plant based diet will avoid red meat's suspected increased risk toward increasing cancer risk.
• Vitamin D supplementation may be needed if not a lacto-vegetarian

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