Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Vegetarian Diet

The dietary practice of completely avoiding meat or fish products in the DIET, consuming VEGETABLES, CEREALS, and NUTS. Some vegetarian diets called lacto-ovo also include milk and egg products.

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The dietary practice of completely avoiding meat or fish products in the DIET, consuming VEGETABLES, CEREALS, and NUTS. Some vegetarian diets called lacto-ovo also include milk and egg products.

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Synonyms

16 entry terms
  • Diet, Vegetarian
  • Diets, Vegetarian
  • Vegetarian Diets
  • Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diet
  • Lacto-Vegetarian Diet
  • Vegetarianism
  • Diet, Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian
  • Diet, Lacto-Vegetarian
  • Diets, Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian
  • Diets, Lacto-Vegetarian
  • Lacto Ovo Vegetarian Diet
  • Lacto Vegetarian Diet
  • Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diets
  • Lacto-Vegetarian Diets
  • Vegetarian Diet, Lacto-Ovo
  • Vegetarian Diets, Lacto-Ovo

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, ethnology, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2003(1963)

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  1. E02w.642w.249.278w.500w
  2. G07.203.650w.240w.278w.500w

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WB 430

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vegetarian Diet. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014676. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014676
  2. Vegetarian Diet. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarian_diet
  3. Vegetarian Diet. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21071635