When going to restaurants, parties, potlucks and barbecues, it becomes a challenge to avoid fats and animal proteins. There are a variety of ways in which you can eat enough and still enjoy the occasion. They urge their members to offer more vegetarian items. Unfortunately, vegetarian doesn't necessarily mean low fat. Vegetables may arrive covered in butter, margarine or oils.
Salad dressings are mostly fat and many baked goods are high in oils.
Steamed vegetables are available in most restaurants. Baked potato is frequently offered, as is rice and pasta. A plate of vegetables and a potato or rice is filling and nutritious, especially if served with an oil-free spaghetti sauce or salsa. Salad bars are a good source, if you avoid the cheeses and dressings. I bring a small plastic jar of my own favorite non-fat salad dressing with me when I eat out, and I've never had a problem from anyone about this.