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HRC’s Free Research Primer Series
Submitted by Carol Glasser on Aug 24, 2010 Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsWhen fellow animal advocates ask me questions about research on animal protection issues, I typically ask them if they have looked at our research primers. In response, I usually hear "Research what? Where?" I am guessing that many advocates, even those of you who follow our work, are not aware of the full wealth of free data we have available. Here I want to highlight HRC's research primers, since they are a free resource that can help all advocates better understand the issues on which they are working. So let me tell you a little about them.
Australian Diners Eat Up but Choosing Healthier
Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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Australians are ordering healthier meals when eating out versus the previous year. However, research findings show that this trend toward healthy eating does not necessary include vegetarian foods, with only about 11% of respondents claiming they had increased their ordering of vegetarian meals over the past 12 months.
65% Increase in Menu Items with "Healthy" Claim Added to Restaurant Menus
Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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According to "Mintel Menu Insights," between the 2nd quarter 2009 and the 2nd quarter 2010, the appearance of healthy food items on restaurant menus increased by 65%. Likewise, the appearance of vegetarian food items on menus increased by 12%, although over a longer time period (2nd quarter 2007 to 2nd quarter 2010).
2010 Food & Health Survey
Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition
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The "2010 Food & Health Survey" by the International Food Information Council identifies recent attitudes of U.S. consumers toward their diet. Most (70%) are concerned about their weight. To address this concern, people are changing the amount of food they eat (69%), changing the types of food they eat (63%), and engaging in physical activity (60%).
Vegetarian Diets are Associated with Healthy Mood States: A Cross-Sectional Study in Seventh Day Adventists
Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 (Original item from 2009) Vegetarianism and Veganism
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A study of Seventh Day Adventists finds lower incidence of depression, anxiety, and other mood-related issues among vegetarian participants than non-vegetarian participants. This is despite the omission of fish for vegetarians, which is a major source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), two essential fatty acids linked to positive mood states.
Consumer Perceptions of Food Production
Submitted on May 11, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition
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Findings from the SegmenTrak study by Demeter Communications reveal positive consumer perceptions about farmers, but a desire for more information on food and improvements in both food safety and animal welfare.
HumaneSpot.org: A Little Something for Every Animal Advocate
Submitted by admin on May 10, 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 ExoticsWritten by Diane Venberg, one of HRC's 2010 interns, this wonderful overview of HumaneSpot.org shows the breadth of our research database and highlights a number of important studies. Be sure to give this blog a read if you've been wanting a taste of what HumaneSpot.org has to offer before applying for access. And if you have any research that you think should be included in our database, be sure to let us know.
Food: What Students Really Want
Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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The annual Boston University Dining Survey of student food preferences and dining behavior is a planning tool for university operations. The 2010 survey of 6,000 Boston University students found that "nearly 9%" of students are vegetarian and 1% are vegan.
Science "Totality" Finds no Link
Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition
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A report commissioned by the U.S. beef and pork checkoff funds found no association between cancer and the consumption of red and processed meats. This report discusses epidemiological science and summarizes current studies on this link, based on a review by consulting firm Exponent.
Comprehensive Report Disputes Cancer-Meat Link
Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition
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This study, funded by the U.S. beef and pork checkoff programs, concludes that epidemiological studies finding a link between cancer and consumption of red meat (and/or processed meat) "is not supportive" of a causal relationship.
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