What's in a name?
Vegetarians avoid all meat, fish and poultry and their eating styles are often classified into three major types:

1. Lacto-ovo vegetarians may eat eggs and dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt. Most vegetarians in the United States and Canada are lacto-ovo vegetarians.
2. Lacto vegetarians eat dairy products and avoid eggs and other forms of animal protein.
3. Vegans (pronounced vee gun) are strict vegetarians who avoid all animal products. They also avoid foods that contain whey, casein and other hidden animal product ingredients.

The Vegetarian Continuum

Traditional American Diet

Meat Restrictor

Lacto-ovo Vegetarian

Lacto-Vegetarian

Strict Vegetarian or Vegan

Reasons to choose a vegetarian eating style. Health Religious beliefs (Hindu and Seventh Day Adventist) Ethical Cultural Aesthetic reasons Enjoy vegetarian food. Goal of Meal Planning Choose a wide variety of foods that are mainly low in fat, high in fiber and good sources of protein, calcium, iron, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D. Be sure to include daily: 6 or more servings of Breads, Cereal, Rice and Pasta     3 or more servings Fruits and Juices         4 or more servings Vegetables             Up to 3 servings Milk and Milk Alternatives                  2 to 3 servings Beans, Nuts, Seeds, Eggs and Meat Substitutes                         Use sparingly - Fats, Oils and Sweets

 

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