Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians eat eggs and dairy products, but avoid fowl, fish and red meat. Lacto Vegetarians consume dairy products but avoid all other animal products and eggs. Vegans or Total Vegetarians avoid all animal products. Other forms of vegetarian diets, like the macrobiotic diet and fruitarian diet, are not healthy choices due to restrictive food choices. Macrobiotic diets are generally limited to cereal products, while fruitarian diets are limited to fruits, nuts, honey and oils.
Vegetarian diets can be healthy, but they take planning.
They also include a variety of foods, provide all the nutrients and calories needed for growth, and are not overly restrictive in fat. Work with your teen to ensure the availability of foods they need for a healthy vegetarian diet. It's fair to expect teens to help plan their meals, shop for, and prepare special foods. Stay flexible and creative. Building your own entr es like chef salads, burritos, tacos and pizza allows individual choices regarding vegetarian and non-vegetarian ingredients.