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Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions About Nutrition

1. Do you recommend a vegetarian or a vegan diet?
2. I want to try a vegan diet. How should I start?
3. Is it healthy for children to be on a vegan diet?
4. How do I get protein on a vegan diet? Do I need to combine proteins?
5. How do I get enough calcium on a vegan diet? What about osteoporosis?
6. What’s wrong with drinking milk? Is organic milk better? Is soymilk a safer alternative? What about other dairy products?
7. Is it safe to eat soybeans and other soy foods?
8. What are the safest types of fish to eat? Aren’t fish the best source of omega-3 fatty acids?
9. What is the best way to get vitamin B12?
10. What’s the best diet for weight loss?
11. Are carbohydrates bad for you? Is it OK to eat carbohydrates if I am trying to lose weight?
12. Should I be on a gluten-free diet?
13. Is the Atkins diet healthy/safe? What about other low-carb diets?
14. Is it true that some foods are addictive?
15. Someone in my family was diagnosed with cancer: What dietary recommendations would you offer him or her?
16. Is it possible to lower blood pressure with diet? If so, how?
17. Are there natural approaches to menopause?
18. I have a question about the prescription drug my doctor gave me. Can you help?
19. Will you recommend a doctor?