Marsh K, Zeuschner C, Saunders A, Reid M Meeting nutritional needs on a vegetarian diet. [Journal Article] Aust Fam Physician 2009 Aug; 38(8):600-2.
A vegetarian is a person who consumes a diet consisting mostly of plant based foods including fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains. Some vegetarians also consume eggs and dairy foods. Individuals choose to follow a vegetarian diet for a range of reasons, including animal rights and religion, but two common reasons are the health and environmental benefits of plant based eating.
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