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Vegetarian Diets

Vegetarian Diets. A diet in which vegetables are the foundation and meat, fish, and poultry are restricted or eliminated. Vegan Diet. A diet that excludes foods of animal origin. Lacto-Vegetarian Diet. A diet that excludes eggs, fish, poultry, and meat. Ovo-lacto-Vegetarian Diet.

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Vegetarian Diets

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  1. Vegetarian Diets A diet in which vegetables are the foundation and meat, fish, and poultry are restricted or eliminated.

  2. Vegan Diet A diet that excludes foods of animal origin

  3. Lacto-Vegetarian Diet A diet that excludes eggs, fish, poultry, and meat

  4. Ovo-lacto-Vegetarian Diet A diet that excludes fish, poultry and red meat

  5. Semi-vegetarian Diet A diet that excludes red meat only.

  6. Health Benefits • A diet low in fats, saturated fats and cholesterol helps reduce blood cholesterol. • You are less likely to develop high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and breast and colon cancer. • Easier to maintain a healthful weight.

  7. Discussing choices • Teens who choose a vegetarian diet should discuss their choice with their parents or guardian and a physician or dietitian. • You need to get enough protein, B vitamins and calcium for growth and development.

  8. Incomplete Proteins • Foods of plant origin are sources of incomplete protein. • Foods of animal origin are a source of complete protein. • A teen might eat a vegetable burger and a serving of beans at the same meal, or vegetarian chili topped with cheese to fulfill the protein requirement. • Vitamin supplements.

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