For this assignment, you will research and reflect on the vegetarian diet by comparing it to the Canada Food Guide. You will be writing two paragraphs. 

For the first paragraph, highlight at least 3 differences and at least 3 similarities between a vegetarian diet and the recommended diet as per the Canada Food Guide.

For the second paragraph, highlight at least 3 possible positives of a vegetarian diet and at least 3 possible negatives of a vegetarian diet.

Provide detailed and specific examples and evidence to back all of your points.

Use the following links below to learn about a vegetarian diet and its requirements. 

http://www.vegetariannutrition.org/6icvn/food-pyramid.pdf

 http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/vegetarian-diet/art-20046446

Next, review the Canada Food Guide at:

https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/canada-food-guide-unveil-1.4987261

Feel free to do further research on the topic. Be sure to put the information IN YOUR OWN WORDS and/or properly quote information you are taking from other sources. Be sure to reference any information you use.

Save your information in a document and export it as a PDF. Use the upload button below to submit your paragraphs.

Marking

Paragraph 1 (6 marks, 1 mark for each difference, and 1 mark for each similarity)

Paragraph 2 (6 marks, 1 mark for each positive, 1 and mark for each negative)