A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding vegetarianism.

  2022-07-08 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A 2022 paper, Vegetarian Diet, Growth, and Nutrition in Early Childhood: a Longitudinal Cohort Study, has gained traction on social media. The PEN Team took a closer look at the study to assess if the current PEN recommendations related to children and vegetarian eating are up to date with this latest evidence.

Position statement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) on vegetarian diets, including information on nutrition and athletic performance.

  2020-07-15 – Position Paper/Policy Document

A fact sheet for vegan women containing information about food group serves, protein, folate/folic acid, iron, iodine, fluid, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, weight gain, food safety, and special considerations during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

  2021-05-19 – Handout

An analysis of a systematic review on plant-based diet and chronic disease.

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding sports nutrition.

  2024-04-26 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A recent study observed that vegetable consumption was only minimally protective for incident cardiovascular disease. Media headlines subsequently reported that “eating veggies won't protect your heart”. The PEN Team thought an analysis of the study was needed to determine if any changes to current recommendations to “eat lots of vegetables” are required.

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding hypertension.

  2023-02-09 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding sustainable food systems.

Recommendations in French about sport nutrition for young athletes from the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS).

  2024-04-08 – Position Paper/Policy Document