Vegetarian Diets (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which foods are excluded from a lacto-vegetarian diet?
Which foods are excluded from a lacto-vegetarian diet?
Meat, poultry, fish, and eggs
Which vegetarian diet is considered the most flexible approach?
Which vegetarian diet is considered the most flexible approach?
Lacto-ovo vegetarian
What makes a vegan diet the most restrictive form of vegetarian eating?
What makes a vegan diet the most restrictive form of vegetarian eating?
Excludes all animal products
What do pescetarians include in their diet that other vegetarians typically do not?
What do pescetarians include in their diet that other vegetarians typically do not?
Fish and seafood
Why is a pollo-vegetarian diet described as a transitional approach?
Why is a pollo-vegetarian diet described as a transitional approach?
Allows gradual dietary changes
Which chronic conditions may vegetarian diets help reduce the risk of?
Which chronic conditions may vegetarian diets help reduce the risk of?
Heart disease and Type 2 diabetes
How do vegetarian diets benefit the environment?
How do vegetarian diets benefit the environment?
Lower footprint, less resources needed
Why should iron-rich plant foods be consumed with vitamin C sources?
Why should iron-rich plant foods be consumed with vitamin C sources?
To enhance iron absorption
Why must vegans supplement vitamin B12 or consume fortified foods?
Why must vegans supplement vitamin B12 or consume fortified foods?
B12 occurs naturally only in animals
Which foods provide plant-based omega-3 fatty acids?
Which foods provide plant-based omega-3 fatty acids?
Flaxseeds, walnuts, chia seeds
What serious consequences can vitamin B12 deficiency cause in vegans?
What serious consequences can vitamin B12 deficiency cause in vegans?
Neurological damage and anaemia
How often should vegetarians have blood tests to monitor potential deficiencies?
How often should vegetarians have blood tests to monitor potential deficiencies?
Every 6-12 months