One consuming fad diet excluding all animal products, eating only foods of plant origin. Consumes plant foods, milk, dairy products and eggs. Some may exclude red meat only and eat chicken or fish. There are many variations. The American Dietetic Association states that a well planned vegetarian diet can be consistent with good nutritional intake.
Dietary recommendations vary with the type of vegetarian diet.
For children and adolescents these diets require special planning because it is difficult to obtain all the nutrients required for growth and development. There are two types of proteins , complete and incomplete. Incomplete proteins contain all of the essential amino acids but not in adequate amounts. Grains and beans are sources of incomplete proteins. You don't have to eat animal products to get complete proteins in the diet.