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Influences On Meat Consumption In Australia

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Examines frequency of meat consumption, beliefs about meat and nutrition, perceived difficulties with and benefits of vegetarian diets, use in and trust of health, nutrition, and food information sources.

South Australians answered questions relating to meat consumption, attitudes, etc.

Differences were noted between gender and age groups.

Health promotion campaigns for meat reduction are likely to be most successful if directed at older people and men.

Meant consumption by women and younger people was more frequently associated with iron and protein.

See also, Moving from Meat: Vegetarianism, Beliefs and Information Sources

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Citations:

Emma J. Lea, A. Worsley, Department of Public Health, University of Adelaide, 2000 International

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Animals Used for Food Attitudes English Human Health Meat / Animal Product Consumption Veg*n Diets

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