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The Modern Canadian Male: 96% Eat Meat, 98% Avoid Yoga

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This survey of Canadian men examined their dietary habits, including meat consumption and health related nutrition changes.

According to this survey of Canadian men, 4% are vegetarian, while another 6% were vegetarian at some point in the past. This study also examines other dietary and personal habits of Canadian men.

This survey regarding lifestyle behaviors of Canadian men included the following diet-related findings:

  • 96% consume meat, 4% are vegetarian, and 6% have been vegetarian at some point in the past.
  • 32% are trying to eat more organic foods.
  • 76% are trying to eat less fat.
  • 67% are trying to eat more fiber.
  • 63% are trying to eat less salt.
  • 57% are trying to reduce caloric intake.
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Harris/Decima, Harris/Decima, 2008 International

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

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