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vegetarianism  

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  • Vegetarianism, in its broadest definition, is a dietary pattern where meat, fish, and poultry are excluded. Frequently, vegetarians will exclude dietary products that include animal by-products and derivatives; however, vegetarian is a broad term that can have varied definitions and meanings. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Vegetarianism]

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