Diet

Excluded foods

Reduced nutrients

Lacto-ovo-vegetarian

Meat, fish

Meat: animal protein, Fe, Zn (high bioavailability), Vit. B₁₂; Fish: Iodine, n-3-LC-PUFA, Vit. D

Lacto-vegetarian

Meat, fish, and eggs

as above.

additionally: animal protein, Vit. D, A

Vegan

Meat, fish, eggs, and milk

as above.

additionally: animal protein, Vit. B₁₂, Ca, Iodine, Vit. B₂, A