Vegetarianism has a long history in the world. Today, 2.5 percent of Americans and 8.1 percent of Asians are vegetarians (Fetto, 2000). This means these people never eat red meat, poultry, or fish (Fetto, 2000). Vegetarianism has some positive effects, such as heart benefits and diabetes management (Vegetarianism: Addition by subtraction, 2004). On the other hand, vegetarianism has some negative effects that are usually ignored by most people, such as poor nutrition and eating disorders (Dedyna, 2004). These negative effects are alarming. It is important to pay attention to what reasons ca…
