Vegetarianism is a growing trend with today's kids and teens.
And just as parents need guidance on how to deal with this new lifestyle, kids need to know how to eat right to protect their growing bodies. Whether a teen chooses to eat meat or not, both diets can be equally healthy or unhealthy. Lacto-ovo vegetarians avoid meat, poultry and fish, but eat eggs and dairy products. Lacto vegetarians avoid meat, poultry, fish and eggs, but eat dairy products. Vegans avoid all animal products.