A vegetarian diet consists of fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, nuts and seeds, and excludes all meat. Vegans also avoid eggs, dairy and other animal products. There are different types of vegetarianism like pescatarians who eat fish. Common misconceptions are that you need meat to get enough protein or feel full, but vegetarians can meet their nutritional needs from plant-based sources. Eating meat is linked to health risks while avoiding it may reduce risks of diseases.

2. Then Don’t Eat Them!Then Don’t Eat Them!
 A vegetarian diet is one that consists of fruits,A vegetarian diet is one that consists of fruits,
vegetables, beans, grains, nuts, seeds andvegetables, beans, grains, nuts, seeds and
more, and excludes all MEAT (red meat,more, and excludes all MEAT (red meat,
pork, chicken, turkey, etc.)pork, chicken, turkey, etc.)
 Vegans do not eat meat or any animalVegans do not eat meat or any animal
products (eggs, dairy, honey, etc.)products (eggs, dairy, honey, etc.)
 There are various types of vegetarianismThere are various types of vegetarianism
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Ex. Pescatarians follow a vegetarian dietEx. Pescatarians follow a vegetarian diet
but eat fishbut eat fish

3. Common Misconceptions aboutCommon Misconceptions about
Eating A Vegetarian DietEating A Vegetarian Diet
 You NEED meat to surviveYou NEED meat to survive
 You don’t eat enough protein withoutYou don’t eat enough protein without
meatmeat
 You gain weightYou gain weight
 You will feel tired and fatigued if youYou will feel tired and fatigued if you
don’t eat meatdon’t eat meat
 You can’t get full if you don’t eat meatYou can’t get full if you don’t eat meat

4. The Hidden Side…The Hidden Side…
 72 million animals are killed for food each day in the72 million animals are killed for food each day in the
U.S.U.S.
 On factory farms, large amounts of animals are keptOn factory farms, large amounts of animals are kept
in very small spaces. Animals are stunned beforein very small spaces. Animals are stunned before
they are slaughtered.they are slaughtered.
 Animals are strung up to the ceiling by a chainAnimals are strung up to the ceiling by a chain
attached to their legs, and travel along a “bleed rail”attached to their legs, and travel along a “bleed rail”
where they bleed to death.where they bleed to death.
 Most meat contains hormones, pesticides, andMost meat contains hormones, pesticides, and
carcinogens, or CANCER CAUSING AGENTScarcinogens, or CANCER CAUSING AGENTS
such as BHC, DDT, HCB and lindane.such as BHC, DDT, HCB and lindane.

5. The Following Slides ContainThe Following Slides Contain
Graphic Images…Graphic Images…

10. Benefits of Being a VegetarianBenefits of Being a Vegetarian
 Avoid the harmful toxins found in meatAvoid the harmful toxins found in meat
 Weight loss if stick to proper dietWeight loss if stick to proper diet
 Can find protein in healthier foods, like beans,Can find protein in healthier foods, like beans,
whole grains (such as quinoa, brown rice, andwhole grains (such as quinoa, brown rice, and
buckwheat), and soy.buckwheat), and soy.
 Generally eat more fruits, vegetables, andGenerally eat more fruits, vegetables, and
raw, whole foodsraw, whole foods
 Your body processes these foods muchYour body processes these foods much
quicker and with less energy than meat, whichquicker and with less energy than meat, which
can leave you feeling more energizedcan leave you feeling more energized

11. Think of Your Health!Think of Your Health!
 If you avoid meat you will be less likelyIf you avoid meat you will be less likely
to have heart disease, obesity,to have heart disease, obesity,
osteoporosis, high blood pressure,osteoporosis, high blood pressure,
diabetes, and certain cancersdiabetes, and certain cancers
 Eating meat has been linked to obesity;Eating meat has been linked to obesity;
cancer; liver, kidney, lung, andcancer; liver, kidney, lung, and
reproductive disorders; birth defects;reproductive disorders; birth defects;
miscarriages; and nervous systemmiscarriages; and nervous system
disordersdisorders