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| Pronunciation: | ve-juh-tar-E-un |
| Definition : | a person whose diet does not contain meat |
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There are different types of vegetarians. A lacto-vegetarian will eat dairy products. An ovo-vegetarian will eat eggs. A vegan does not eat anything that comes from an animal source. Vegetarians have to make a special effort to get all of the necessary amino acids and B vitamins into their diet. There are many reasons a person is a vegetarian, including religion, animal-rights, environmental concerns, and health concerns. |