American Dietetic Association:

(800) 877-1600

A source of food and nutrition information, plus access to nutrition professionals.
Position of The American Dietetic Association: Vegetarian Diets, Journal of The American Dietetic Association, November 1997. A detailed article including nutrient values for many foods – a great help in assuring a nutritionally balanced vegetarian diet.

Becoming Vegetarian by Vesanto Melina

[This book] presents a persuasive case for either becoming a vegetarian or substituting more vegetarian items for meat, eggs and dairy products. These highly qualified dietitians present the health benefits of a vegetarian diet in a comprehensive yet very readable fashion. All health conscious adults will want to incorporate some of these guidelines into their daily lives

North American Vegetarian Society:

NAVS PO Box 72 Dolgeville, NY 13329

Telephone: 518-568-7970

E-mail: navs@telenet.net

This organization, along with Animalrights.net, are advocates for animal rights. They cover topics such as vegetarianism, and fighting against the use of animals for fur apparel or other products.

Position of The American Dietetic Association: Vegetarian Diets, Journal of The American Dietetic Association, November 1997. A detailed article including nutrient values for many foods – a great help in assuring a nutritionally balanced vegetarian diet.

Akers, Keith. A Vegetarian Sourcebook, Vegetarian Press, updated 1993.

[This is a ] guide to the "why" of a vegetarian diet -- the nutrition, ecology, and ethics of a natural foods diet.  Now completely revised and updated, this book explains the vegetarian diet from the point of view of science, medicine, ecology, world hunger, compassion, and religion.  It is an essential volume for everyone concerned about health and longevity, the fate of the earth, and the well-being of our fellow creatures.