WJEC GCSE Food and Nutrition: Revision Guide

22 CORE KNOWLEDGE Vegetarianism • Lacto-ovo vegetarians eat dairy foods and eggs but not meat or fish. • Lacto vegetarians eat dairy foods but not eggs, milk or fish. • Vegans do not eat any animal produce (including honey). The reasons for being vegetarian include: Components of a balanced vegetarian or vegan diet People need to be aware that by eliminating meat and fish from their diet is an easy way to become deficient in micronutrients such as iron and vitamin B12, and a heavy reliance on dairy foods can create a diet imbalance due to over-eating cheese and cheese products that are high in fat. Vegans must eat a wide range of vegetable proteins to ensure they are getting all the essential amino acids. Vegans who eat only a limited range of foods can soon become nutritionally deficient, leading to serious health issues. 7 State a non-animal source of HBV protein. 8 How do vegans get their iron intake? Not liking animals being killed for food Unhappy with animal welfare/factory farming Religious beliefs Perceived to be healthier Cheaper Disliking the texture or flavour of meat Environmental concerns LEGUMES & NUTS WHOLE GRAINS FRUITS VEGETABLES WATER What important foods are missing here that vegetarians should eat?