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Vegetarianism

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A vegetarian is someone who only eats food of vegetable origin.

Several categories exist:

  • demi - vegetarian: includes fish and milk products; not a true vegetarian
  • lacto - vegetarian: includes milk and milk products
  • ovi - vegetarian: includes eggs
  • ovo - lacto vegetarian: includes eggs and milk
  • vegan: no food of animal origin
  • fruitarian: eats nuts, cereals and fruits only

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