Pathway Contributor: Heather Petrie
Credentials
MSc, RD
Bio
Heather Petrie is a registered dietitian employed as a PEN Evidence Analyst. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with Honours both from Acadia University and a Master of Science degree, with a specialization in nutrition and exercise metabolism from the University of Guelph.
Contributions
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Do vegetarians have different iron intake needs than non-vegetarians?
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Do vegetarian and/or vegan diets support healthy birth weights and pregnancy outcomes?
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Do vegetarian and/or vegan diets support normal growth and development in infants, children and adolescents?
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Do vegetarian and vegan diets support bone health?
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How do vegetarian and/or vegan diets impact the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and the management of type 2 diabetes?
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Do vegetarian and/or vegan diets decrease the risk of developing cancer?
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Are there any positive or negative health outcomes associated with following a raw food diet compared to following vegetarian, vegan or non-vegetarian diets?
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How can vitamin B12 requirements be met on a vegetarian diet throughout the life cycle?
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Are individuals who follow a vegetarian diet at an increased risk of developing an eating disorder?
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