For Immediate Release December 20, 1997
Contacts: Dar Veverka (410) 366-8343
Debra Wasserman (410) 366-VEGE
VEGETARIAN NUTRITION FOR TEENAGERS
BROCHURE IN SPANISH
The Vegetarian Resource Group has released the new brochure Guía Alimenticia Vegetariana para los Jóvenes. This Spanish language handout for teenagers covers vegetarian sources of protein, calcium, and Vitamin B12, plus general nutrition information for those going meatless. Also included are vegetarian food ideas and an announcement of The Vegetarian Resource Group annual essay contest.
The brochure was written by Reed Mangels, Ph.D., R.D. Translation and editing were performed by Fannie Fonseca-Becker, M.P.H., R.D.; Ana Negron, M.D.; Myriam Parham, R.D.; Golden Age Foods staff; Cecilia Rosenblum; and Annabelle Simpson. These health professionals and educators are from Cuban, Colombian, and Puerto Rican backgrounds.
To obtain a copy of Guía Alimenticia Vegetariana para los Jóvenes send a self-addressed stamped envelope to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. To order the English version of Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers also send an SASE to the above address or view it on our web site.
The Vegetarian Resource Group is a national non-profit group which educates the public about vegetarianism. It publishes the bi-monthly Vegetarian Journal, which contains no advertising. To receive a sample copy, send $3.00 to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203 or view a sample on our web site.
Vegetarianism is the abstinence of meat, fish, and fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs. For more information on vegetarianism, visit the VRG web site at www.vrg.org
This press release was converted to HTML by Stephanie Schueler.
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