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Types of Vegetarians
Pros/Cons
Achieving Proper Nutrition
Vegetarianism
100
Name the seven types of vegetarians
Vegans, Lacto Vegetarians, Ovo Vegetarians, Pollotarians, Lacto-Ovo, Flexitarians, Pescatarians
100
List 3 pros of being a vegetarian
lowers risk of Heart Disease, lowers risk of Cancer, lowers risk of Diabetes, lowers risk of Obesity, lowers risk of Hypertension
100
Foods with high proteins consumed by most vegetarians include:
whole grains, beans and lentils, tofu, nuts and seeds, eggs
100
Name three hidden animal products vegetarians avoid
beef/chicken stocks, lard, gelatin
200
What can/can't Lacto Vegetarians eat?
dairy products, meats poultry, fish, and eggs
200
List 3 cons of being a vegetarian
lack of vitamins, lack of calcium, body may suffer/become weak
200
Main sources for Vitamin D include:
dairy products, getting enough daylight/sunlight to your skin, taking vitamin D supplements
200
True of False: Many vegetarians eat eggs and/or dairy products
True
300
What can/can't Ovo Vegetarians eat?
poultry, fish, dairy/milk products, eggs, egg products
300
Benefits from being a vegetarian are mainly gained from?
diet is mostly low in fat and high in fiber
300
Main plant sources of iron include:
iron-fortified breads and cereals, dark green vegetables, dried fruits, seeds and nuts
300
Vegetarians eat mainly:
fruit, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds, and nuts.
400
What are Flexitarians?
Vegetarians who limit their meat intake, with an all-plant based diet (with exception of few meats)
400
Vegetarianism lowers the risks of especially which types of Cancer?
colorectal, ovarian, breast
400
Proper amounts of vitamin B-12 can be found in:
dairy products, eggs, fortified soy or almond milk, mineral and vitamin supplements
400
Strict vegetarianism degrees do not permit vegetarians to eat:
honey and canned/baked products with traces of animal products