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1 Vegetarianism in its broadest definition,
is a diet that excludes meat, fish and poultry

2 Vegetarian Groups Vegan: eat only plant based foods
Lacto: eat milk, milk-derived products and plant-based foods Lacto-ovo: eat eggs, milk, milk-derived products and plant-based foods Flexitarian: follow plant based diet but eat small amounts of meat, poultry or fish occasionally

3 A Vegetarian Diet Pyramid (Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet shown)

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5 Important nutrients to consider while eating a vegetarian diet
Protein Iron Vitamin B-12 Vitamin D Calcium Zinc

6 WHY become a vegetarian??
Compassion for animals Aesthetic considerations Ecological reasons Spiritual reasons Health reasons Economic considerations Influence from others

7 Resources www.Americanheart.org www.Mypyramid.gov


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