Vegetarian diet
Vegetarian diet
A vegetarian diet is a diet that excludes the consumption of meat and meat by-products. This includes beef, poultry, fish, and other forms of animal flesh. Some vegetarians also exclude by-products of animal slaughter, such as animal-derived rennet and gelatin.
Pronunciation
Vegetarian diet: /ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛəriən daɪət/
Etymology
The term "vegetarian" comes from the Latin word vegetus, meaning lively or vigorous. It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe a diet that excludes meat.
Types of vegetarian diets
There are several types of vegetarian diets, including:
- Lacto-vegetarian diet: This diet includes dairy products but excludes eggs and meat.
- Ovo-vegetarian diet: This diet includes eggs but excludes dairy products and meat.
- Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet: This diet includes both dairy products and eggs but excludes meat.
- Vegan diet: This diet excludes all animal products, including dairy, eggs, and honey.
- Pescatarian diet: This diet includes fish but excludes other types of meat.
Health benefits
A vegetarian diet can offer a range of health benefits, including lower rates of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. It can also lead to a lower risk of cancer and improved cholesterol levels.
Related terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vegetarian diet
- Wikipedia's article - Vegetarian diet
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