Diet Plant-Based Diet

Question 1

What distinguishes a plant-based diet from a vegan diet?

Accepted Answer

Plant-based diets focus on whole plant foods and may include small amounts of animal products; veganism excludes all animal products

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Plant-based diets allow fish; vegan diets do not

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Plant-based diets are medically supervised; vegan diets are not

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There is no difference between them

Question 2

Which nutrient is most commonly deficient in people following a strict plant-based diet?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

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Vitamin C

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Magnesium

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Potassium

Question 3

Which plant food is considered a complete protein (containing all essential amino acids)?

Accepted Answer

Quinoa

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Rice

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Lentils

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Almonds

Question 4

What is 'heme iron' vs 'non-heme iron' relevant to plant-based diets?

Accepted Answer

Non-heme iron is from plants and is less readily absorbed than heme iron from animals

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Heme iron is from plants and is better absorbed; non-heme iron is from animals

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Both types are equally absorbed regardless of source

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Heme iron causes anemia; non-heme iron does not

Question 5

Which plant-based food is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

Flaxseeds

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White rice

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Iceberg lettuce

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White potatoes

Question 6

A whole-food plant-based diet (WFPB) emphasizes which types of foods?

Accepted Answer

Unprocessed or minimally processed plant foods like vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains

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Processed vegan foods and plant-based meats

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Raw foods only with no cooking

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Plant-based supplements and powders