Table 3 Main reason for the dietary choice related to meat consumption, Sydney, 2018
Main reasons for consuming meat | Number | Percentage | Main reason for excluding meat | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Healthy and nutritious, including Iron, Zinc, B12, etc. | 150 | 42% | Vegan or vegetarian conviction | 10 | 50% |
Symbol of strength | 70 | 19% | Animal welfare | 5 | 25% |
Family traditions and part of culture | 66 | 18% | Religion | 2 | 10% |
Nice taste and texture | 65 | 18% | Disgust | 2 | 10% |
Weight loss | 7 | 2% | Environmental concerns | 1 | 5% |
Other/not stated | 2 | 1% | Other/not stated | 0 | 0% |
Total | 360 | 100% | Total | 20 | 100% |