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New Research on Plant-Based Nutrition

• Serum concentrations of vitamin B12 and folate in British male omnivores, vegetarians and vegans: results from a cross-sectional analysis of the EPIC-Oxford cohort study.  »
• Relationship between major dietary patterns and metabolic syndrome among individuals with impaired glucose tolerance  »
• Dietary purines in vegetarian meat analogues  »

Welcome to the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Web Site!
The mission of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group (VN DPG) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) is to serve as the leading authority on evidence-based vegetarian nutrition for health professionals and the public.

As the leading authority on evidence-based vegetarian nutrition, our vision is to promote global health and well being by developing influential policy and comprehensive education, and supporting cutting edge research. Join us today!

Quick Links for July

• Just released: Sports Nutrition for Vegetarians provides evidence-based research for athletes following any type of meatless diet. This exciting resource comes in two forms, one for professionals that can provide information for counseling and a companion resource to send home with your client.
• ADA's Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo 2010 will be held in Boston - November 6-9, 2010. Don't miss the latest nutrition science information, foodservice trends and access to the top experts. Educational sessions will cover the hottest topics including obesity, alternative medicine, culinary trends, life-cycle nutrition and medical nutrition therapy. Get more information and VN DPG's activities.
• Attention Student Members! Students that register for FNCE before September 24, 2010 are automatically entered into a drawing for a Student Stipend. If you win, you will be notified before FNCE. So register soon to be part of this drawing.
• Did you know a Research Grant is available for vegetarian nutrition? Learn more by visiting our Members Only page
• Attending your state's fall meeting? Introduce your colleagues to the resources at VN DPG, and help us recruit new members. To learn more about how to get involved, locate your state coordinator and volunteer your services.
• Enjoy lively discussions and stay current with vegetarian nutrition political issues by joining the VN DPG list serv »

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Join the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group and help us continue to provide up-to-date information on vegetarian nutrition to dietitians, health and food service professionals, and the public.

• Receive our excellent quarterly newsletter, Vegetarian Nutrition Update
• Earn continuing education credits
• Discover skill development opportunities
• Contribute newsletter articles, book reviews, and more
• Find new opportunities to work in small groups on education resource development projects
• Dues are only $25 per year

Join online or by calling ADA's Member Service Center at 800-877-1600 x5000 or by

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