Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) PN-RN Practice Test

What can a lacto-ovo vegetarian consume?

1. Only plant-based foods.

2. Plant-based foods and chicken.

3. Plant-based foods, eggs, and dairy products.

4. All foods including meat.

The correct answer is: Plant-based foods, eggs, and dairy products.

A lacto-ovo vegetarian follows a specific dietary pattern that includes both plant-based foods and animal-derived products such as eggs and dairy but excludes meat from any animals, including poultry, fish, and red meat. This distinction is essential in understanding what is permissible within this dietary choice. The inclusion of dairy products and eggs allows lacto-ovo vegetarians to benefit from a broader range of nutrients, including protein, calcium, and vitamins that can be found in these foods. Thus, a person following this diet would consume fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, dairy products like milk and cheese, and eggs, adhering to the principles of vegetarianism while still incorporating animal-derived items without crossing into meat consumption. This clearly delineates lacto-ovo vegetarians from those who may choose a more restrictive vegetarian diet or a vegan diet, which excludes all animal products.