Vegetarianism and Veganism
Ethical Food: A Research Report on the Ethical Claims that Matter Most to Food Shoppers...
Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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This in-depth study of adult consumers concerning "ethically produced" foods finds that "ethical" is a broad term for consumers and includes environmental protection, high quality and safety standards, and animal welfare. More than a third of respondents said that "cage-free" and "free-range" are important to them, while 21% and 14% said "vegetarian" and "vegan" are important to them, respectively.
The Oxford Vegetarian Study: An Overview
Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 (Original item from 1980) Vegetarianism and Veganism
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"The Oxford Vegetarian Study" is a long-term analysis comparing vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets based on various health measurements including cholesterol, mortality, and other factors. This research found "the health of vegetarians in this study is generally good and compares favorably with that of the nonvegetarian control subjects."
Environmental Effects of Protein-Rich Food Products in the Netherlands, Consequences of Animal Protein Substitutes
Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 (Original item from 2008) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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In late 2008, the Dutch Vegetarian Association studied the environmental consequences of substituting vegetable proteins for animal proteins in the Dutch diet. By looking at both the product and menu levels of consumer diets, the environmental burdens of both types of products were analyzed and researchers concluded that ecological impacts of both animal and vegetable protein sources can vary significantly.
Becoming Vegetarian "Can Harm the Environment"
Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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According to a study conducted by Cranfield University on behalf of the World Wildlife Federation, "a switch from beef and milk to highly refined livestock product analogues such as tofu could actually increase the quantity of arable land needed to supply the UK."
HRC is Adding a New Research Director - Applicants Welcome!
Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 Advocacy Strategies | Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Research Tools and Methods | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and Exotics
The Humane Research Council (HRC) is currently seeking an experienced research project manager, analyst, and writer to work for our organization as our newly appointed Research Director. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience with both analytical research and animal protection issues.
Health, Ethics and Environment: A Qualitative Study of Vegetarian Motivations
Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 (Original item from 2007) Vegetarianism and Veganism
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This study of vegetarians' motivations through ethnographic research with participants via an international message board found that health and the ethical treatment of animals were the primary motivators for these participants choosing vegetarian diets.
World's Largest Foodservice Company, Compass Group, Launches Landmark "Flexitarian" Eating Initiative
Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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The world's largest food service company, Compass Group, announced the launch of their "Flexitarian" eating campaign, developed jointly with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The campaign promotes incorporating healthier, more sustainable, and more humane eating in the group's 8,500 U.S. corporate and academic food service cafeterias across the country.
Signs of Progress for Farmed Animals in the U.S.
Submitted by Che Green on Jan 13, 2010 Advocacy Strategies | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and VeganismFarmed animals represent the vast majority of animals who suffer at human hands, but there is evidence that things are starting to change for the better. Recent research shows that both the number of land-based farmed animals killed in the U.S. actually declined slightly from 2007 to 2008 and the number of vegetarians appears to be on the rise.
Informing Animal Advocates - What You Helped HRC Accomplish in 2009
Submitted by Che Green on Jan 06, 2010 Advocacy Strategies | Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Research Tools and Methods | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsNow that 2009 has faded into memory, I'd like to share with you a few of the Humane Research Council's major accomplishments for the year. Thanks almost entirely to your support, we’re proud to have just completed HRC's most productive year in the nearly 10 years of our existence! And, we plan to make 2010 better yet by reaching even more animal advocates to help them maximize their efforts for animals with our strategic research.
Hospitals Will Take Meat off Menus in Bid to Cut Carbon
Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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As part of a strategy to cut global warming emissions, England's National Health Service (NHS) is encouraging the development of meat-free menus for hospitals.
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