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Originally Posted by SistahSpeak

What exactly is a Vegetarian?

Vegetarian diets vary greatly. Some people choose to exclude meat, poultry and fish; while others will also exclude eggs and dairy products.

Vegetarian diets are classified in various ways:

• The LACTO-OVO-VEGETARIAN avoids meat, poultry and fish.
  The lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet, which includes fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products can be nutritionally adequate by following the Vegetarian Food Guide. It is important to choose foods carefully to include adequate iron and zinc.
  
• The LACTO-VEGETARIAN avoids meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  This type of vegetarian diet, which includes fruits, vegetables and dairy products can be nutritionally adequate by following the Vegetarian Food Guide. As with the lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet, it is important to include foods that are sources of iron and zinc.
• The OVO-VEGETARIAN avoids meat, poultry, fish, milk, and milk products.
  The ovo-vegetarian diet, which includes fruits, vegetables and eggs, can be nutritionally adequate by following the Vegetarian Food Guide. In addition to iron and zinc, it is also important to include foods that are sources of calcium and Vitamin D. Vitamin B12 will be adequate if eggs are included in the diet.
  
• The VEGAN avoids all foods of animal origin.
  The vegan diet, which includes only fruits and vegetables can be nutritionally adequate if the Vegetarian Food Guide is followed. Careful attention to food sources of iron, zinc, calcium, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D is needed.

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Nice post; hmmmm, I have to think about being in one of these categories. I know I can easily eliminate red meat *gag*. My only problem would be fish...I love the taste. How was it when you had to give up poultry or fish; was it easy for you? Do you have any advice you could give me about it?