vegetarian diets a diet in which vegetables are the foundation and meat, fish, and poultry are...
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Vegetarian DietsVegetarian Diets
A diet in which vegetables are the foundation and meat, fish, and poultry are restricted or eliminated.Eat only plant food
Vegan DietVegan Diet
A diet that excludes animal products from their diets and
from the rest of their life.
Ex. Leather, wool, silk
Lacto-Vegetarian DietLacto-Vegetarian Diet
A diet that excludes eggs, fish, poultry, and meat
• Drink milk & eat plants
Ovo-lacto-Vegetarian DietOvo-lacto-Vegetarian Diet
A diet that excludes fish, poultry and red meat
• Eat eggs, milk, plants
Pesco-vegetarian DietPesco-vegetarian Diet
• A diet that excludes meat, poultry, milk, eggs
• Eat fish and vegetables.
Pollo-vegetarian DietPollo-vegetarian Diet
• A diet excludes meat, fish, dairy, eggs
• They eat chicken
Health BenefitsHealth 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.
Discussing choicesDiscussing 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.
Incomplete ProteinsIncomplete 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.