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Vegetarian Diet VariationsVegetarian diets have been around for centuries. People choose vegetarian diets for religious, economic, health-related, or other reasons. When you hear the word "vegetarian," you automatically assume it's a diet that omits animal products. However, there are several variations of the vegetarian diet, as shown below: |
- Semi-vegetarian diet--includes fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products
- Lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet--includes dairy products and eggs
- Lacto-vegetarian diet--includes dairy products
- Ovo-vegetarian diet -- includes eggs
- Vegan diet -- includes only plant foods and omits all animal products
Although you would think vegetarian diets lacked some of the nutrients of normal diets, a well-planned vegetarian diet can be just as nutritionally adequate and healthy.
