http://www.humanespot.org/taxonomy/term/71 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en-US http://www.humanespot.org/content/daily-livestock-report This short summary of USDA data on per capita meat consumption shows a slight reduction in overall meat consumption in the US in 2010, compared to the previous year. http://www.humanespot.org/content/daily-livestock-report#comments Public Research Citation Farmed Animals Food Trends General Animal Protection Meat, Dairy, Egg Consumption Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4589 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/young-adults-want-know-more-about-meat According to this survey, young adults are interested in learning more about various cuts of meat and how to prepare it. This survey is of interest to animal advocates as it addresses how young adults get most of their information about meat and their level of knowledge about food preparation. http://www.humanespot.org/content/young-adults-want-know-more-about-meat#comments Public Research Citation Food Trends Food/Product Selection or Purchase Criteria General Animal Protection Meat, Dairy, Egg Consumption Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4587 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/%E2%80%98globesization%E2%80%99-ecological-evidence-relationship-between-fast-food-outlets-and-obesity-among This study examines the impact of fast food restaurants on levels of obesity in the populations of 26 affluent nations. Researchers statistically analyzed the relationship between the number of Subway restaurants and the proportion of people who are obese. Even after controlling for various environmental factors a strong relationship was found--the more Subways in a country, the higher rates of obesity. http://www.humanespot.org/content/%E2%80%98globesization%E2%80%99-ecological-evidence-relationship-between-fast-food-outlets-and-obesity-among#comments Public Research Citation Diet and Nutrition Food Trends Health, Personal Health Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4558 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/food-cpi-and-expenditures-cpi-food-forecasts The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and proportion spend for various types of food in the U.S. is updated on a monthly basis by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This data reports how food expenditures break down by different food types. The CPI is one of the most widely used indicators of changes in retail prices, so this data can be useful for animal advocates who are working with restaurants to have more vegetarian options, among other possibilities. http://www.humanespot.org/content/food-cpi-and-expenditures-cpi-food-forecasts#comments Public Research Citation Data and Statistics Diet and Nutrition Food Trends Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4534 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/pork-products-gaining-new-ground-menus Based on data from Technomic's online MenuMonitor database, which tracks the menus of 2,000 restaurant menus, this article discusses the increase in the use of pig products in restaurants in 2011. http://www.humanespot.org/content/pork-products-gaining-new-ground-menus#comments Public Research Citation Diet and Nutrition Food Trends Food/Product Selection or Purchase Criteria General Animal Protection Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4532 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/us-health-habits-continue-sharp-winter-decline The Gallup Poll highlights a decline in the health habits of U.S. adults during the winter months. Survey findings of particular interest to vegetarian advocates show that the consumption of fruits and vegetables decreases in the winter months as well. http://www.humanespot.org/content/us-health-habits-continue-sharp-winter-decline#comments Public Research Citation Diet and Nutrition Food Trends Health, Personal Health Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4519 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/how-many-adults-are-vegan-us This representative survey of 1,010 U.S. adults evaluates how often people eat vegetarian meals and how many vegans there are in the U.S. The survey found that about 5% of the U.S. population is vegetarian, and about half of them are vegan. http://www.humanespot.org/content/how-many-adults-are-vegan-us#comments Public Research Citation Data and Statistics Diet and Nutrition Food Trends Vegetarian Population Vegetarianism and Veganism Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4517 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/africa-gradually-moves-towards-market-orientated-production This article discusses the rise of chicken meat and egg production on the African continent. Although chicken production in Africa is currently low, between 1990 and 2009 the volume of chicken meat produced was doubled and egg production increased by 70%. Production is projected to continue to rise in the region. http://www.humanespot.org/content/africa-gradually-moves-towards-market-orientated-production#comments Public Research Citation Factory Farming Farmed Animals Farming Practices Food Trends General Animal Protection Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4511 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/gender-specific-preferences-and-attitudes-towards-meat Researchers used surveys and taste tests to examine gender differences in preferences for meat. They found that the color, flavor, odor, and texture affect preference for meat, in that order. Overall, women were less likely to prefer red meat than men. http://www.humanespot.org/content/gender-specific-preferences-and-attitudes-towards-meat#comments Public Research Citation Food Trends Food/Product Selection or Purchase Criteria General Animal Protection Vegetarian Social, Psychological and Moral Development Vegetarianism and Veganism Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4498 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/solutions-cultivated-planet This report addresses the issue of a growing population and food scarcity. It suggests changes that can be made to have enough food for the projected 9 billion people who will be living on this planet by 2050. Specifically it suggests halting agricultural expansion, closing ‘yield gaps’ on under-performing lands, increasing cropping efficiency, shifting diets and reducing waste. http://www.humanespot.org/content/solutions-cultivated-planet#comments Public Research Citation Diet and Nutrition Environment Farmed Animals Farming Practices Food Trends General Animal Protection Preservation or Restoration Vegetarianism and Veganism Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4496 at http://www.humanespot.org