Hey guys, i would like to know something about you

Hey guys, so here's the story, im working on a school project on vegetarians and i would like some of you to complete this questionaire for me

I would like to know

Are you make or female

what type of vegetarian are you?
vegan, lacto vegetarian, lacto ovo vegetarian, ovo vegetarian, or semi vegetarian

Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply.
Religious reasons, environmental, health, economic, ethical, born into it, or you simply don't like to eat meat.

What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply)
tofu, soy beans, begetables, fruits, others

At what age u became a vegetarian?

How long have you been a vegetarian for?

Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life?

How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? (1 serving = 1/2 cup meats, 3/4 cup cooked legumes, 3/4 cup tofu, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp of peanut butter and 1/4 nuts) please choose.
<1 1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4+

Have u seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ie. To make sure you are eating the right foods and are healthy?

Do you take and vitamin or mineral supplments?

If yes, which ones?
iron, calcium, B-12, multivitamin, others?

Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how?


Thank you for your cooperation!

 

Are you make or female
Female
what type of vegetarian are you?
Vegan
Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply.
Ethical
What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply)
All-tofu, soy beans, vegetables, fruits, others
At what age u became a vegetarian?
16
How long have you been a vegetarian for?
3 years and 4 months
Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life?
Yes
How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? (1 serving = 1/2 cup meats, 3/4 cup cooked legumes, 3/4 cup tofu, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp of peanut butter and 1/4 nuts) please choose.
Roughly 1 cup legumes,1/2 cup tofu,1/2 cup nuts, 2tbsp peanut butter
Have u seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ie. To make sure you are eating the right foods and are healthy?
Yes i saw a dietician about 2 years ago and get blood tests every now and then to make sure i have enough of everything i need in my body
Do you take and vitamin or mineral supplments?
No
If yes, which ones?
iron, calcium, B-12, multivitamin, others?
Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how?
I have been teased for my life choices

 

Are you make or female
Female

what type of vegetarian are you?
Lacto ovo vegetarian

Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply.
Environmental, health, ethical, don't like to eat meat.

What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply)
tofu, soy beans, vegetables, fruits, others

At what age you became a vegetarian?
18


How long have you been a vegetarian for?
4.5 years


Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life?
That's the idea


How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? (1 serving = 1/2 cup meats, 3/4 cup cooked legumes, 3/4 cup tofu, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp of peanut butter and 1/4 nuts) please choose.
3-4 maybe, I don't really think about it.


Have you seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ie. To make sure you are eating the right foods and are healthy?
No, don't need to. I research nutrition and haven't had any medical problems.


Do you take a vitamin or mineral supplments?
No


If yes, which ones?
iron, calcium, B-12, multivitamin, others?


Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how?

Uh no. Teased a bit and asked stupid questions, but nothing that bad.

 

Are you make or female
Female

what type of vegetarian are you?
Vegan

Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply.
Ethical, health, and I simply do not like to eat meat

What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply)
Tofu, soy beans, vegetables, fruits, and others

At what age u became a vegetarian?
16

How long have you been a vegetarian for?
1 year and 8 months

Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life?
Yes, I intend to

How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? (1 serving = 1/2 cup meats, 3/4 cup cooked legumes, 3/4 cup tofu, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp of peanut butter and 1/4 nuts) please choose.
About 1 serving of tofu (I don't eat legumes, peanut butter, and nuts daily, but maybe 2-3 servings--I am guessing--weekly)

Have u seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ie. To make sure you are eating the right foods and are healthy?
No, but I am taking a college course in nutrition, and I am trying my best to make sure I am getting all of the needed nutrients

Do you take and vitamin or mineral supplments?
I used to for my parents, but I no longer take vitamin supplements

If yes, which ones?
B-12

Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how?
No, but I have been teased, questioned, and some have tried to convert me back to eating meat

 

Male

Lacto

Spiritual reasons

Beans, pasta, Boca ground burger substitute.

25 years ago I start my 26 the day after Thanksgiving.

Yes, for life.

Everyday is different. I still get around 15oo calories +.

My doctor tells me I'm the healthiest person he'll see that day.

No suppliments.

No discrimination.

 

Are you make or female
Female
what type of vegetarian are you?
Lacto-ovo vegetarian

Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply.
environmental, health, ethical, simply don't like to eat meat.

What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply)
vegetables, fruits, others (beans)

At what age u became a vegetarian?
First when I was 13, then again when I was 18
How long have you been a vegetarian for?
About a year and a half
Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life?
Yes.
How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? (1 serving = 1/2 cup meats, 3/4 cup cooked legumes, 3/4 cup tofu, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp of peanut butter and 1/4 nuts) please choose.
No meats, 1 serving maybe of beans, 1 or 2 servings of meat alternatives, 1 serving of peanut butter

Have u seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ie. To make sure you are eating the right foods and are healthy?
No I took a nutrition course and believe I eat healthy
Do you take and vitamin or mineral supplments?
Just one
If yes, which ones?
[/b]iron, calcium, B-12, multivitamin, others?
Calcium Vitamin D Magnesium
Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how?
Not discriminated but there aren't always as many options

 

Are you make or female
Female

what type of vegetarian are you?
Freegan (won't buy or cook with non vegan products but each them on occasion if they are given to me or found- like 95% vegan-strict vegetarian though...meh titles- I eat what I think is ethical...

Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply.
ENVIRONMENRAL!!! Social, ethical, health.

What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply)
No processed foods mostly! I like veggies, smoothies, beans, grains, fruit, etc.

At what age u became a vegetarian?
14

How long have you been a vegetarian for?
6 years

Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life?
yes
How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? (1 serving = 1/2 cup meats, 3/4 cup cooked legumes, 3/4 cup tofu, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp of peanut butter and 1/4 nuts) please choose.
<1 1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4+
gosh I don't know

Have u seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ie. To make sure you are eating the right foods and are healthy?
yes, and a alternative nutrienist/herbalist. I'm good.

Do you take and vitamin or mineral supplments?
yes

If yes, which ones?
Vit C and enzyme replacements for the immune system and Iron

Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how?
yes lots. mostly when I lived in alberta I was bugged about it. but they just didn't understand. I feel like I'm pretty good at breakingg down a understandable explaination though I think...

 

Are you make or female
female

what type of vegetarian are you?
vegan, lacto vegetarian, lacto ovo vegetarian, ovo vegetarian, or semi vegetarian
lacto/ovo

Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply.
Religious reasons, environmental, health, economic, ethical, born into it, or you simply don't like to eat meat.
health mostly, environmental

What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply)
tofu, soy beans, begetables, fruits, others
beans (not soy), vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains (especially rice)

At what age u became a vegetarian?
56

How long have you been a vegetarian for?
1.4 years

Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life?
hope so

How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? (1 serving = 1/2 cup meats, 3/4 cup cooked legumes, 3/4 cup tofu, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp of peanut butter and 1/4 nuts) please choose.
<1 1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4+
Varies. Some days 0, other days 2 to 3, sometimes 4 or 5

Have u seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ie. To make sure you are eating the right foods and are healthy?
No, don't see a need to.

Do you take and vitamin or mineral supplments?
No

If yes, which ones?
iron, calcium, B-12, multivitamin, others?
N/A

Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how?
Not really discriminated against. It's hard to get good food a lot of places. Some people just don't understand.


Kathi

 

Are you make or female- female

what type of vegetarian are you?
lacto ovo vegetarian

Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply.
environmental, health, ethical,

What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply)
If its veg I eat it.

At what age u became a vegetarian?
19

How long have you been a vegetarian for?
6 months

Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life?
Yes I am

How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? Im a college kid were lucky if I eat three whole meals a day.

Have u seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ive talked to my gyno about it...wierd right. lol

Do you take and vitamin or mineral supplments? yes

If yes, which ones?
multivitamin

Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how?
I live in west texas, the school i go to dosent offer any vegan options, and veg options are scarce

 

Are you make or female
female

what type of vegetarian are you?
ovo-vegetarian (though I rarely eat eggs, they have to be free range)

Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply.
environmental, health, economic, simply don't like to eat meat, and I love animals - there's no reason to eat them!

What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply)
tofu, soy beans, vegetables, fruits, others...I LOVE food, so all of them. Pretty much everything but stuff from animals and mushrooms.

At what age u became a vegetarian?
technically, 11

How long have you been a vegetarian for?
about 13 years

Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life?
yes DEFINITELY

How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? (1 serving = 1/2 cup meats, 3/4 cup cooked legumes, 3/4 cup tofu, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp of peanut butter and 1/4 nuts) please choose.
well I don't eat any meat, and I dont consider legumes, nuts or beans "alternatives". According to the "food pyramid", they're all in the same group, not alternatives to each other. So protein-wise, I definitely consume enough (for my height/weight it is about 6 oz/day - according to http://www.mypyramid.gov/). Mostly it is nuts and beans. I looooove beans. Every once in a while I'll eat a "fake meat" product.

Have u seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ie. To make sure you are eating the right foods and are healthy?
No, because I've done enough research personally to know I am eating healthy (and I've taken nutrition classes out of interest). But how many "omnivores" would you ask that question? Vegetarians, in general, know more about nutrition and healthy eating than the average "standard american diet" eater.

Do you take and vitamin or mineral supplments?
yes, but rarely, not regularly

If yes, which ones?
B-12 and a multi-vitamin, sometimes an omega3, specially when I'm feeling crappy.

Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how?
I've had ignorant people say stupid things about my diet, but that's probably the worst, not discrimination though.

 

Are you make or female
Im a lady

what type of vegetarian are you?
Vegan

Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply.
Environmental impact, i dont like meat, compassion and "animal rights", I believe in following nature and listening to my body, health, i guess you could say "religious" because to me its a whole philosophy

What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply)
I eat mostly raw greens, fruits, nuts, seeds, sprouts, and eat the odd cooked or processed food like weetabix cereal, soy milk or sometimes cooked legumes

At what age u became a vegetarian?
I went veg age 12 and vegan about 2 years ago, when i was 18

How long have you been a vegetarian for?
Coming up to 8 years

Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life?
Yes, i will most certainly stay vegan. I may try becoming 100% raw foodist but this is something im still working out, but i will never knowingly consume a dead animal or an animal product again

How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? (1 serving = 1/2 cup meats, 3/4 cup cooked legumes, 3/4 cup tofu, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp of peanut butter and 1/4 nuts) please choose.
I dont really understand the question. I dont eat meat or "meat alternatives". I live off plants and fruits

Have u seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ie. To make sure you are eating the right foods and are healthy?
I know quite a bit about nutrition myself and i trust my own research and intuition, its got me this far healthy. I have regular blood tests to check iron levels among other things but thats all. Id really be a lot more concerned about dieticians if i was eating animal products

Do you take and vitamin or mineral supplments?
My soya milk is fortified with vitmains D2 and B12 aswell as iron i think. Otherwise, i only suppliment when theres just cause, like I am ill or blood tests show im lacking (which has only happened once when i was ill in 8 years) My food gives me all i need

If yes, which ones?
None

Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how?
Ive had it all in my time. Bullying, harassment, even an evil ex partner hiding bits of meat and dairy (which im severely allergic to) in my food. I think every veg or vegan has had some trouble, but the good thing is theres an equal amount of positive feedback, curiosity and encouragement and understanding

Thank you for your cooperation!
Youre welcome!

 

Are you make or female
M

what type of vegetarian are you?
vegan

Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply.
ethical/religious reasons

What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply)
fruits and vegetables, nuts and occasionally soy

At what age u became a vegetarian?
18

How long have you been a vegetarian for?
about two years or so

Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life?
i couldn't live with myself if i was eating meat

How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? (1 serving = 1/2 cup meats, 3/4 cup cooked legumes, 3/4 cup tofu, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp of peanut butter and 1/4 nuts) please choose.
i dont eat meat alternatives. i eat a variety of plant sources for my nutrition




Have u seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ie. To make sure you are eating the right foods and are healthy?
no, and i don't think it's necessary if you educate yourself on proper nutrition

Do you take and vitamin or mineral supplments?
nope


Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how?
yea, minor stuff. i'm a pretty skinny person (135-140lb) and some people, when i tell them i am vegan, will try to dissuade me from malnourishing myself in such a way. i have had people argue with me about it. people i barely know... funny thing is, i weighed less when i was eating 3-4 mccrap burger meals almost daily ... a lady in the grocery store made an insinuation that i was sinning by not consuming animals... i tried to get some chinese food without meat and the guy wouldn't let me walk away without a helping of some pork shit and i told him i was veg and he taunted me...it was kind of funny in a pathetic way but, still, what a rude thing to do.

 

Are you make or female? I'm a mama

what type of vegetarian are you? I'm a... straight vegetarian at home, but make concessions as an ovo-vegetarian at my mom's house to "keep the peace."

Why are you a vegetarian? choose all that apply. Environmental, health, and... allergies? I'm allergic to all pork, most seafoods, and red meat made me ill.

What kinds of foods do you prefer (choose all that apply) I suppose I prefer my raw fruits & veggies best, but unless it's asparagus I like pretty much anything.

At what age u became a vegetarian? When I was 30

How long have you been a vegetarian for? Two years this week!!!

Are you going to stay as a vegetarian for rest of your life? I'm pretty sure this is a life-long choice, yes.

How man servings of meat and alternatives do you consume a day? I try to get 2-3 servings in per day... in seeds & nuts more often than not.

Have u seen a doctor or dietitian about being a healthy vegetarian? Ie. To make sure you are eating the right foods and are healthy? I talked to my doctor, but most of my research has been online.

Do you take and vitamin or mineral supplments? Calcium, (we've got a family history of osteoporosis) and the occasional iron suppliment, but they make me nauseous

Were you ever discrimintaed based on yor status as a vegetarian? if yes, how? People don't understand it & that can lead to some "interesting" situations, but I wouldn't call it discrimination