Vegetarian Population
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."
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.
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.
How Many Vegetarians Are There?
Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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A 2009 survey by the Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) found that 3% of U.S. adults say the never eat meat, poultry, and fish/seafood (classified as vegetarian). Approximately one-third to one-quarter of this group (1% of all U.S. adults) also say they never eat dairy, eggs, and honey (classified as vegan).
Iodine-Deficient Vegetarians: A Hypothetical Perchlorate-Susceptible Population
Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 (Original item from 2005) Vegetarianism and Veganism
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According to this study, strict vegetarians and vegans "comprise probably less than 0.1%." Focused on nutritional issues, the study found that iodine deficiency does not appear to be prevalent among the vegetarians and pregnant women included in this study.
Meat Consumption as a Social Phenomenon
Submitted by Che Green on Nov 02, 2009 Advocacy Strategies | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and VeganismA recent article in WIRED magazine got me thinking about the importance of social interactions when it comes to advocating meat reduction, vegetarianism, and veganism. The article focuses on increases in obesity and reductions in cigarette smoking, which I believe provide useful examples of the trajectory that meat consumption might follow. With smoking in particular, marginalization of the behavior has come quickly and abstinence from smoking has seemingly reached critical mass.
Identifying Vegetarians and their Food Consumption According to Self-Identification and Operationalized Definition in Finland
Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 (Original item from 2008) Vegetarianism and Veganism
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Three national surveys were conducted in Finland to determine the factors related to vegetarianism and characteristics of vegetarians, and to compare the consumption of certain food items among vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
Are we winning the war for animals?
Submitted by Che Green on Jul 27, 2009 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 ExoticsHRC recently announced our latest collaborative research study designed to measure the progress of the U.S. animal advocacy movement. Supported by both organizational sponsors and contributions from individuals, the new study is a truly collaborative project designed to inexpensively gather reliable data. The new study will be on ongoing resource showing the status of animal protection in the U.S. according to a set of "key indicators." To learn more, please read our email to HRC's supporters...
Vegan Buddhist Nuns Have Same Bone Density as Non-Vegetarians
Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Vegetarianism and Veganism
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This study of bone health among post-menopausal vegan women and non-vegetarian women showed identical bone densities between the two groups, despite the differences in diet.
Young Vegetarians May Be at Risk of Binge Eating
Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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A survey of young adults in Minnesota found that current vegetarians may be more likely to "binge eat," and former vegetarians may engage in "extreme unhealthful weight control behaviors." Although a vegetarian diet is perceived by many to be healthy, it is also likely that weight loss is a significant motivation for this age group.
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