Sports Dietitians Australia Factsheets
Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.
Overview of plant-based Diets
The popularity of plant-based diets including vegetarian and vegan lifestyles has increased over the years. In 2019, approximately 2.5 million Australians reported following a plant-based diet. Many Australians may choose to follow a plant-based diet due to ethical, personal, religious, health, economic or environmental reasons.
Definitions of plant-based diets
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