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There are all sorts of vegetarians, including so-called flexitarians, who adhere mostly to a vegetarian diet but still occasionally eat meat. Here’s a look at the various categories of food consumers, provided by the Baltimore-based Vegetarian Resource Group. For more information, contact the group at (410) 366-8343 or visit the Web site www.vrg.org.

“ Vegans: Do not eat meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs or honey.

“ Strict Vegetarians: Do not eat meat, poultry or fish.

“ Flexitarians: Include the groups below:

Vegetarian: Those who say they are vegetarian, or “almost vegetarian,” but eat some meat, poultry or fish.

Vegetarian-inclined: Replace meat with meat alternatives for at least some meals, usually maintain a vegetarian diet, or eat four or more meatless meals per week.

Health-conscious: Strive for a balanced diet or eat two to three meatless meals per week.