USDA scientist evaluates food patterns for healthy adults eating dairy-free vegetarian or vegan diets

A scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) assessed the current Healthy Vegetarian Dietary Pattern of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) and found that it can be adapted for a dairy-free vegetarian or vegan diet while still meeting nutrient recommendations for non-pregnant and non-lactating healthy adults.

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