By definition vegetarians are people who choose to exclude meat and fish from their diets. This definition in itself is to simplistic. There are different definitions of vegetarianism according to the different diets followed. Vegetarianism is, however more than a matter of diet.
Vegetarianism is a lifestyle.
In this section we will examine the main issues of the vegetarian diet and lifestyle. The most common diet among vegetarians. Lacto-vegetarian Eats dairy products but not eggs. Vegan Does not eat dairy products, eggs or any other animal product. Fruitarian A more strict form of vegan diet.