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2005 Vegetarian Resource Group Poll

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This 2005 poll has found that 2-3% of U.S. youths are vegetarian and that 11% of women said they would never eat red meat.

Frequency of consumption of various meat and dairy products, including differences by age, gender, ethnic group, and geographical location among U.S. youths.

3% of the nation’s youths are vegetarian (i.e. responded that they never eat meat, fish or poultry).

11% of 13-15 year old females said they will never eat red meat.

Poll concludes that 2-3% of nations youths are vegetarian.

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Harris Interactive, Vegetarian Resource Group, 2005 United States (National)

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