Are egg eaters vegetarians?

Egg eaters can be considered vegetarians, but it depends on the specific type of vegetarian diet they follow. Ovo-vegetarians are vegetarians who include eggs in their diet, while excluding meat, poultry, and fish123. On the other hand, vegans do not consume eggs or any other animal products25.

Here's a breakdown of different vegetarian diets and their stance on eggs:

• Ovo-vegetarian: Includes eggs but excludes dairy products.
• Lacto-ovo vegetarian: Includes both eggs and dairy products.
• Vegan: Excludes all animal products, including eggs.

Therefore, if someone eats eggs, they can still be considered a vegetarian if they follow an ovo-vegetarian or lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, but not if they are vegan.