VEGETARIAN DIETS INFORMATIONWhat type of vegetarian are you?
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian
Avoids all animal flesh (fish, chicken and red meats) yet consumes dairy products
and eggs.
Lacto-vegetarian
Avoids all animal flesh and eggs yet consumes dairy products.
Ovo-vegetarian
Avoids all animal flesh and dairy products yet consumes eggs.
Vegan
Not only avoids all meats but also abstains from all animal products such as
eggs and dairy products.
In addition, there are several other types of vegetarian diets that avoid certain categories of foods.
So do vegetarians need vitamins and supplements?
Any restriction in the foods one would eat holds the potential for dietary inadequacies. It is through eating a wide variety of foods that we are assured of getting the wide range of nutrients humans need for good health. Dietary studies have often found that vegetarians, especially vegans, consume some vitamins and minerals at less than recommended amounts.
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