Vegetarianism Presentation

Vegetarianism has grown in popularity in the Western world for several reasons, including health, ethics, and environmental concerns. A 2002 poll found that the most common reasons Americans choose a vegetarian diet are health-related, such as not wanting to eat meat with chemicals or hormones. Vegetarian diets are associated with lower risks of chronic diseases and lower medical costs. Vegetarians also typically have lower body mass indexes and cholesterol levels than non-vegetarians. Choosing a vegetarian lifestyle can help reduce animal suffering and environmental impacts such as water usage and pollution.