The document discusses the health benefits of a vegan diet. It states that vegans have lower rates of high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and weight compared to meat-eaters. Approximately 30% of the UK population has high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease, strokes and kidney failure. Studies show vegetarians and vegans in particular have lower blood pressure than meat-eaters. The most recent study showed vegans had the lowest cholesterol levels compared to meat-eaters, fish-eaters and vegetarians. Obesity rates in the UK have doubled in the past 15 years, and over half of obese people in the UK have high blood pressure.

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Vegan plate per day
Grain- 6-11 servings (Nutrients)
Vegetables- 3 or more servings (protein)
Fruit- 3 or more (vitamins A and C)
Fortified soymilk & alternates- 6-8 servings (Calcium)
Beans & bean alternates 2-3 servings (Fiber)
8-12 glasses of water per day.
High blood pressure
Approximately 30% of the UK populations have high blood pressure. (Heart
diseases, strokes and kidney failure) Many studies show that vegetarians, and
vegans in particular, have lower blood pressure than meat eaters.
Cholesterol
The most recent study, in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition February 2014,
was a cross-sectional analysis of 424 meat-eaters, 425 fish-eaters, 423
vegetarians and 422 vegans. It showed that cholesterol levels in vegans were
the lowest of the four groups.
Weight
Between 1996 and 2011, obesity rates in the UK have almost doubled; 24% for
men and 26% for women. In 2011, 9.5% of children aged 4-5 starting schools
were obese. In 2011, 53% of men and 44% of obese women were found to have
high blood pressure. During 2011-2012, hospital admissions due to obesity were
over 11 times higher than in 2001-2002.

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