Why do you feel that vegetarian diets are more costly than non-vegetarian diets?

Why do you feel that vegetarian diets are more costly than non-vegetarian diets?  Please explain.  There are certain populations that must be careful when following a vegetarian diet, to ensure that their nutrient needs are being met, including young children, teens, older adults, breastfeeding and pregnant women as well as those with certain chronic illnesses (Wax et al, 2014).  Based on the information you have learned so far in this course, what are some recommendations that you would make to ensure that the nutrient needs of people in these populations are met?  Looking forward to your response.