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Young Adults Most Likely To Avoid Eating Meat And Poultry

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Young people are the most likely to avoid meat and poultry, alongside hispanics and women.

A survey of young adults shows they are the most likely group to avoid meat and poultry.

16.2% of 18-29 year-olds never eat seafood, 10.3% never eat poultry and red meat, 10.2 % never eat eggs, and 23% never consume dairy.

60% of the Gen X group say they eat all foods, while 75% of all other groups stated the same.

Hispanics are more likely than whites or blacks to avoid red meat.

Women are more likely than me to avoid red meat.

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Citations:

Pamela Bowers, Vegetarian Resource Group, 2000 United States (National)

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Animals Used for Food English Meat / Animal Product Consumption Veg*n Diets Youths Cows Fish Humans Poultry

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