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lacto-ovo-vegetarian
[lak′tō ōv′ō vej′əter′ē·ən]
a person whose diet consists primarily of foods of vegetable origin but also includes some animal products, such as eggs (ovo), milk, and cheese (lacto), but no meat, fish, or poultry. Also called ovo-lacto-vegetarian.


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Some are stricter than others * Lacto-ovo-vegetarians - eat both dairy products and eggs.
Aside from meat, dairy products and eggs supply vitamin B12; however, according to the ADA, "depending on food choices, some lacto-ovo-vegetarians may have inadequate intakes as well.
Meanwhile, lacto-ovo-vegetarians avoid meat, poultry and fish, but take in milk and eggs.
 
 
 
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