Table 1.

Examples of plant-based dietary patterns. FV, fish-vegetarian; LOV, lacto-ovo-vegetarian; PBD, plant-based diet.

Dietary Approach	Model	Characteristics of Dietary Patterns
PBD	VEGAN	Does not contain any animal products (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, or dairy products) but emphasizes plant-based foods, like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes/beans, nuts and seeds.
	LOV	Plant based foods, such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes/beans, cheese and various dairy products.
	FV	Plant-based foods, such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes/beans, fish and seafoods.