1. Vegetarian Objectives The reasons why people are vegetarian
Types of vegetarian diets
How people that are vegetarian can get protein in to their diet
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2. Reasons why people become vegetarian
Not agreeing with the way animals are kept and slaughter

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4. Religion Jewish Muslim Hindu killed by a specialist
does not eat pork or blood
keeps dairy and meat separate when storing eating or cooking.
Muslim
only eats animals slaughter by cutting the throat and draining the blood
Does not eat pork or blood products (halal diet)
Hindu
Do not eat beef as they believe the cow is sacred

5. Disliking the taste

6. Environmental
For the same amount of land as used for animals, you could provide much more food by growing crops.

7. Concerned about Diseases
Mad cow disease
Salmonella
Bird flu
Shellfish poisoning
Potential Diseases/
Food poisoning
E-coli

8. Healthier diet
Low in fat
High in fibre
Reduces risks of heart disease

9. Protein in a Vegetarian Diet
Pulse and a grain
Tofu (Soya beans)
Mushrooms
Eggs
Meat substitutes e.g. Quorn
Vegetarian protein alternatives
Nuts and seeds
Vegetarians also need to ensure plenty of iron in their diets.