How Many Vegetarians Are There?
El Segundo-based Vegetarian Times just published a study called "Vegetarianism in America."
According to the study, 3.2 percent of U.S. adults, or 7.3 million people, follow a vegetarian-based diet. About 0.5 percent, or 1 million, of those are vegans, who consume no animal products at all.
In addition, 10 percent of U.S. adults, or 22.8 million people, say they largely follow a vegetarian-inclined diet.
The 2008 study also said that of the non-vegetarians surveyed, 5.2 percent, or 11.9 million people, are "definitely interested" in following a vegetarian-based diet in the future.
Vegetarian Times is owned by Active Interest Media of El Segundo.