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What is the difference between the terms "vegan" and "plant-based"?
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Vegan refers to a lifestyle and diet that excludes animal products, whereas plant-based is a diet that focuses on foods derived from plants and minimizes animal products. While both diets may lead to a more plant-focused eating pattern, vegans eliminate all animal products completely, while plant-based diets may still include some animal products such as dairy, eggs and honey.