The relationship between the motivation of health for being vegan and the intake of key nutrients and nutritional status in individuals following a vegan diet : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand

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The relationship between the motivation of health for being vegan and the intake of key nutrients and nutritional status in individuals following a vegan diet : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand

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Background: The fundamental principle of veganism is to avoid all possible animal exploitation and therefore, animal ethics has always been a primary motivator. Nowadays, the environment and health are becoming increasingly common motivators for veganism. Omission of all animal products leads to dietary exclusion of vitamin B12, limited intake of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, and intake of low bioavailable iron sources. It is unknown whether greater health motivation leads to...

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Thesis

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Masters

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2024

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Pearce, Rebecca

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/69465

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321001 Clinical nutrition

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