Definition: The vegetarian practice of excluding any type of animal product from the diet, including meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products.
Also Known As: Strict Vegetarianism
Veganism
By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com Guide
Updated May 04, 2012
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