Lacto-ovo vegetarianism

A vegetarian diet that excludes meat, poultry, and fish while including dairy products and eggs. It is distinguished from vegan diets by its use of both animal-derived food groups.

Vegetarianism: A dietary practice that excludes some or all animal flesh. Lacto-ovo vegetarianism is one form of vegetarian eating.
Vegetarian cuisine: Food traditions and cooking practices centered on dishes without meat or fish. Its dishes often adapt naturally to a diet that allows dairy and eggs.
Ovo vegetarianism: A vegetarian diet that includes eggs but excludes dairy products. It permits one of the two animal-derived food groups allowed here.
Plant-based diet: A dietary pattern in which foods from plants make up most or all of what is eaten. Lacto-ovo vegetarian eating is commonly plant-centered but includes dairy and eggs.
Dairy product: Food made from the milk of mammals, including cheese, yogurt, and butter. Dairy is permitted and often supplies protein and calcium in this diet.
Egg substitute: An ingredient or product used instead of eggs for a specific cooking function. Egg substitutes help adapt recipes when serving people who avoid eggs.
Lacto vegetarianism: A vegetarian diet that includes dairy products but excludes eggs. It permits dairy while excluding the other defining permitted food.
Animal welfare: The physical and psychological well-being of animals, especially in human care. Choosing eggs and dairy can raise questions about the conditions of animal production.
Egg as food: An animal-derived food used whole or as an ingredient in many dishes. Eggs are permitted, distinguishing this diet from forms that exclude them.
Milk substitute: A drink or ingredient used in place of dairy milk. It offers an option when dairy is avoided despite eggs remaining acceptable.

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