Vegetarianism

:For plant-eating animals, see Herbivore.

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Vegetarianism is a dietary practice characterized by the exclusion of meat, poultry, fish, body parts of any animal, products derived from animal carcasses (such as lard, tallow, gelatin, rennet and cochineal), and/or eggs and dairy products from one's diet.

Related Topics:
Dietary practice - Meat - Poultry - Fish - Animal - Lard - Tallow - Gelatin - Rennet - Cochineal - Egg - Dairy products - Diet

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Opinions differ as to whether eggs are acceptable in a vegetarian diet — lacto vegetarians feel that they are not whereas ovo-lacto vegetarians feel that they are. Both groups accepts the inclusion of animal-derived products such as honey, milk and other dairy products, in their diet; the practice of excluding these is termed veganism.

Related Topics:
Lacto vegetarians - Ovo-lacto vegetarians - Honey - Milk - Dairy product - Veganism

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Many vegetarians also choose to refrain from wearing products the involve the death of animals, including leather, silk, feather, and fur.

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