"People choose a vegetarian diet for various reasons, including religious doctrines, health concerns, ecological and animal welfare concerns, or simply because they dislike the taste of meat. There are different types of vegetarians, but a common theme is that vegetarians do not eat meat. Four common forms of vegetarianism are:\n\n1. Lacto-ovo vegetarian. This is the most common form. This type of vegetarian diet includes the animal foods eggs and dairy products.\n\n2. Lacto-vegetarian. This type of vegetarian diet includes dairy products but not eggs.\n\n3. Ovo-vegetarian. This type of vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products.\n\n4. Vegan. This type of vegetarian diet does not include dairy, eggs, or any type of animal product or animal by-product."