Vegetarianism: Quick Facts

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Colorful Buddha bowl with tofu cubes, spinach, cherry tomatoes, carrot strips, chickpeas, radish slices, cucumber ribbons, and shredded cabbage, served with a bowl of soy sauce and chopsticks.

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Illustration of a vegan food pyramid divided into four sections: whole grains at the base, followed by vegetables, then fruit, and legumes at the top, with recommended daily servings and images of representative foods in each group.

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