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1 Vegetarianism Types of Vegetarians, Rationale for Lifestyle Choice,
& Protein Alternatives

2 Think… What are the different types of vegetarians? List reasons people become vegetarians. Name popular protein alternatives to meat.

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4 Types of Vegetarians Vegans (Strict Vegetarians) Lacto-Vegetarians Ovo
No foods from animal sources Lacto-Vegetarians Eat animal protein in the form of milk, cheese, and other dairy No meats, fish, or poultry Ovo Eat animal protein in the form of eggs

5 Types of Vegetarians Pesco Pollo Semi-Vegetarian or Flexitarian
Eat animal protein in the form of fish No meat or poultry Pollo Eat animal protein in the form of chicken Semi-Vegetarian or Flexitarian Eat dairy, eggs, poultry, seafood Little to no red meat (beef, veal, pork, lamb) Mediterranean Diet

6 Making the Choice to be Vegetarian
Health reasons: Avoid cholesterol and hormones Religious reasons: Eastern religions (Buddhist, Hindu, 7th Day Adventist) Economical: Eating animals is wasteful Environmental: Meat processing uses large amounts of energy and water Humanitarian: Sacrificing animals is wrong Family custom: Grew up in vegetarian family Preference of food choices

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8 Protein Alternatives to Meat
Soybeans ** Protein and iron rich ** Used in variety of dishes and ingredients Soymilk: ** Non-dairy liquid made by pressing soybeans ** Variety of flavors ** Often calcium fortified, cholesterol free, low in sodium and fat

9 More Soy Products Tofu: ** Made by curdling soymilk Types
Firm: Used for chunks in recipes Soft: Not as chunky Soft-Silken: Creamier

10 Types of Vegetarians Vegans (Strict Vegetarians) Lacto-Vegetarians Ovo
No foods from animal sources Lacto-Vegetarians Eat animal protein in the form of milk, cheese, and other dairy No meats, fish, or poultry Ovo Eat animal protein in the form of eggs

11 Types of Vegetarians Pesco Pollo Semi-Vegetarian or Flexitarian
Eat animal protein in the form of fish No meat or poultry Pollo Eat animal protein in the form of chicken Semi-Vegetarian or Flexitarian Eat dairy, eggs, poultry, seafood Little to no red meat (beef, veal, pork, lamb) Mediterranean Diet

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