Vegetarianism is a rapidly growing practice in the United States that is remarkably understudied. Currently, no study hasassessed the infant feeding behaviors among vegetarians or the sub-types to determine their breastfeeding patterns.
Vegetarian diets are associated with reduced risk for diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. We aimed to determine the nutritional adequacy of usual food intake in a cohort of young vegetarians and omnivores who regularly exercise.