How Many Youth are Vegetarian?
Submitted on May 02, 2010 (Original item from February 2010)
Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Data and Statistics | Vegetarian Population | Youths - Social, Ethical Development
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Short Description:
This 2010 survey of U.S. youths (ages 8-18) by the Vegetarian Resource Group indicates that 7% say they never eat meat, while 3% are vegetarian (never eat meat, poultry, or fish). The survey indicates that approximately 1% of youths are vegan, depending on the inclusion of honey.
Abstract:
This survey found that about one-third of younger vegetarians (1% of the U.S. youth population) are vegans, claiming that they never eat dairy, eggs, and honey. About the same number said they are vegan except for honey. Therefore the total population of U.S. youths considered either vegan or vegan except for honey equals 2% of the total U.S. youth population.
Overall, the youth vegetarian population in the U.S. is about 1.4 million, while about three million never eat meat (but may eat poultry or fish/seafood.
Other survey findings:
- 22% never eat fish
- 7% never eat poultry
- 7% never eat meat
- 11% never eat eggs
- 6% never eat dairy products
- 21% never eat honey
- 3% are vegetarian
- 2% are vegan (includes 1% who eat honey)
- 3% male vegetarians
- 3% female vegetarians
Spot Check Number:
1359
Sponsor:
Vegetarian Resource Group
Record Type:
News Article, Organizational Publication or Materials
Research Method:
Online Survey
Geographic Region:
United States National
Number of Participants:
1,258
Population Descriptors:
U.S. youths
Year Conducted:
February 2010
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