| Pronunciation | VEH-juh-TAYR-ee-un DY-et |
| Definition | A diet based on foods that come from plants, such as vegetables, beans, fruits and grains. There are many types of vegetarian diets, some including foods that come from animals. A diet that also contains eggs and dairy products is called lacto-ovo vegetarian. Strict vegetarian and vegan diets include only foods made from plants. In addition, people who follow a vegan diet also may choose not to use products that come from animals such as honey, leather, fur, silk, and wool. |
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