Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter. Vegetarianism is a popular choice for many individuals and families. But parents may wonder if kids can safely follow a vegetarian diet and still get all necessary nutrients. Most dietary and medical experts agree that a well-planned vegetarian diet can actually be a very healthy way to eat.
But special care must be taken when serving kids and teens a vegetarian diet, especially if it doesn't include dairy and egg products. And as with any diet, we will need to understand that the nutritional needs of kids change as they grow. There are few types of vegetarian diet. They are listed below.
Types of Vegetarian Diets
Ovo-Vegetarian: eats eggs;
Lacto-Ovo vegetarian: eats dairy and egg products; no meat
Lacto-Vegetarian: eats dairy products; no eggs or meat
Vegan: eats only food from plant sources
And many other people are semi-vegetarians who have eliminated red meat, but may eat poultry or fish.