Aust Fam Physician. 1997 Nov; 26(11): 1269-74.

Vegetarian, vegan or meat eater. The pros and the cons.

Ball M.

This article discusses the potential health benefits of a vegetarian diet, while highlighting some potential problems that may occur if such a dietary regimen is adopted, particularly in certain groups. It emphasises the importance of health professionals contributing to people's knowledge of nutrition in order to allow them to choose a healthy diet, whether they are vegetarian or meat eaters.