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joesmith1212 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Explain why a vegetarian diet might be lower in calories compared with a diet that includes meat and dairy.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss four reasons why some people choose to be vegetarians.

What will be an ideal response?

alexisweber49 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A plant-based diet that contains mostly fiber-rich whole grains and low-calorie, nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables tends to make you feel full so that you eat less, thereby making you more likely to eat fewer calories overall.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: Reasons for choosing a vegetarian diet are both complex and individual, but some of the more commonly cited reasons include health reasons, environmental concerns, compassion for animals, religious convictions, and financial constraints.