What foods are avoided on the carnivore diet?

• A. Animal products only
• B. Fruits, vegetables, and grains
• C. Dairy, low lactose foods, nuts, fruits, and grains
• D. Meat and eggs only

Answer: (C)

The concept being tested is that the carnivore diet restricts eating to animal-derived foods. Because plant-based foods are not included, things like fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts are avoided. Many people who follow a strict or very strict version also avoid dairy, especially low-lactose dairy, due to lactose intolerance or dairy concerns, so dairy products are generally avoided as well. Put together, the foods avoided are dairy, low-lactose foods, nuts, fruits, and grains, since none of these come from animal sources. This contrasts with options that describe foods eaten (meat and eggs) or only list plant foods without noting dairy, which would not fully capture what is avoided on the diet.