Vegetarianism

Definition Refraining from the consumption of meat or animal byproducts. There are a variety of types of vegetarianism:

Vegan Total vegetarians. They completely avoid all foods of animal origin including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, gelatin, and honey.

Lacto Vegetarian Eats a primarily plant-based diet with the addition of dairy products.

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Eats a primarily plant-based diet with the addition of dairy and eggs.

Pescatarian Eats a primarily plant-based diet with the addition of dairy, eggs, and fish.

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Health Concerns of Vegetarianism Vegetarianism can be a healthy lifestyle, but individuals following this diet need to ensure that they are obtaining adequate amounts of the following nutrients: Calcium If the individual consumes dairy products, he or she should be able to maintain a sufficient calcium intake. However, vegans need to include other calcium-rich foods, such as dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, kale, swiss chard, almonds, brazil nuts, sesame seeds, tahini, and molasses to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Iron Maintaining appropriate iron levels is often associated with the consumption of red meat. However, additional sources of iron include lentils, split peas, beans, molasses, spinach, tofu, and egg yolks. Iron absorption is also increased with the intake of Vitamin C. Protein Again, protein intake is most often associated with the consumption of animal products. However, additional sources of protein include beans, soy, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. The proper combination must be eaten in order to get all the essential amino acids. Vitamin B12 Since this is a vitamin most commonly found in animal products, it is important that supplements be taken.

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