Kate is an experienced 22-year-old marathon runner who recently successfully qualified for the Boston Marathon by shaving 20 minutes off of her personal record. While training for the marathon she became a vegetarian. Now she is considering eliminating all animal products from her diet and becoming a vegan. 1. What does it mean to be a vegan? List specific types of foods that are and are not consumed in a vegan diet. 2. What vitamins and minerals do vegans face increased risk of deficiency for? What are some good food sources of these vitamins and minerals that are allowable in the vegan diet? For which, if any, of the vitamins and minerals would a vegan need to take a supplement in order to avoid deficiency? 3. How does a vegan diet affect athletic performance? What are some general considerations vegan athletes should consider to optimize performance while adhering to a vegan diet? 4. Kate asks if you will help develop a vegan eating plan for her. How do you respond?
[Answered]: Kate is an experienced 22-year-old marathon…
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