Vegetarianism HFN20
What is a vegetarian? Vegetarianism is the abstinence from meat, fish, and fowl.
WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE TO BECOME VEGETARIANS Compassion for animals: Many people do not want to kill or harm animals. Aesthetic considerations: Some individuals do not like the taste or appearance of meat.
WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE TO BECOME VEGETARIANS Ecological reasons: Every aspect of meat production, from raising livestock to slaughterhouse operations, presents ecological questions. Spiritual reasons: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, etc. Help!
WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE TO BECOME VEGETARIANS Health Reasons: A considerable body of scientific data suggests positive relationships between vegetarian diets and risk reduction for several chronic degenerative diseases and conditions Economic considerations: Meat is often too expensive for people. Influence of family, friends and famous people
Types of Vegetarians Fruitarian: Eats only fruits, seeds, and nuts.
Types of Vegetarians Pescatarian: those who abstain from eating all meat and animal flesh with the exception of fish.
Types of Vegetarians Lacto-vegetarian: Eats dairy products, vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, and nuts. Ovo-vegetarian: Eats eggs, vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, and nuts. Lacto-ovo vegetarian: Eats dairy products, eggs, vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, and nuts.
Types of Vegetarians Partial- vegetarian: Eats seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, and nuts. Strictly limits certain meats, such as red meats.
Types of Vegetarians Vegan: Eats food only from plant sources; vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, and nuts.