Vegetarian Motivations or Barriers

Ethical Food: A Research Report on the Ethical Claims that Matter Most to Food Shoppers...

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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."

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.

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.

Vegetarian Kids

Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Vegetarianism and Veganism

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Vegetarianism seems to be growing within U.S. families, particularly as more research stresses the health benefits of plant-based diets. This article discusses the challenges that parents face in raising vegetarian children and provides some recent data on vegetarianism in the U.S.

Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Plasma Lipids

Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism

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Based on a review of 27 previously published studies, researchers found that those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet combined with nuts, soy, and fiber experience the greatest reduction in risk factors for heart disease.

Kids are Well Aware Which Foods are Healthy

Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism

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Foodservice consultancy Technomic has found that children ages 6-12 are "health savvy" when it comes to diet. Nearly nine out of ten children consider fresh vegetables and fresh whole fruits to be healthy.

Are we winning the war for animals?

HRC 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...

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