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What is a vegetarian?

   Vegetarians today come from all walks of life, and all sections of
   society. They don't generally want to cause a nuisance when they eat
   out, they just want what most people want: good food and a choice.
   Sadly this isn't always available.

Identifying a vegetarian

This is our definition of a vegetarian:

     * Someone who lives on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds,
       vegetables and fruits with, or without, the use of dairy products
       and eggs. A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish,
       shellfish* or by-products of slaughter.

   There are different degrees of vegetarianism which may be what causes
   confusion with caterers. The four most common forms of vegetarianism
   are:
     * Lacto-ovo-vegetarian. Eats both dairy products and eggs. This is
       the most common type of vegetarian diet.
     * Lacto-vegetarian. Eats dairy products but not eggs.
     * Ovo-vegetarian. Eats eggs but not dairy products.
     * Vegan. Does not eat dairy products, eggs, or any other animal
       product.

   Eggs: Many lacto-ovo vegetarians will only eat free-range eggs. This is
   because of welfare objections to the intensive farming of hens. Through
   its Vegetarian Society Approved trade mark, the Vegetarian Society only
   endorses products containing free-range eggs.


   Look at our interpretation of The Food Standard Agency's Eatwell Plate.

   Vegetarians aren't that different from carnivores - we just have a
   different source of protein.




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   Registered Charity No. 259358, Registered Company No. 959115 (England
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