Through the history of mankind, a vegetarian lifestyle was a lucid decision of many. Unfortunately, there are still misunderstandings and unjustified fears around vegetarianism. One in particular is the false belief that this kind of food does not provide a sufficient intake of basic food nutrients needed for the normal development of the human body in general, especially in the time of pregnancy, lactation, and adolescence. The purpose of the following essay is to present scientific knowledge gathered over the last twenty years in relation to a vegetarian lifestyle.
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