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.