Anatomy of a Vegan

vegan XX anatomy of a ve•gan (vee-guhn] noun A PERSON WHO DOES NOT EAT GENDER OR USE ANIMAL PRODUCTS. female In spite of its long history, veganism is still considered unusual by many in this carnivore nation of ours. But did you know there are 3 million+ vegans in the U.S.?* Yep, veganism has officially arrived. So here are some facts about those who follow this lifestyle. 83% EDUCATION male 17% none 168.2 15% AGE 178.2 high school < 20 450% 46% 188.2 20-30 38% undergraduate degree 1208.2 ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME 48 31-40 70% 218.2 graduate degree 11% 41-50 70% 50% 228.2 40% Ph.D. / M.D. 20% 238.2 > 51 30%o 16 14 0% 0% 7 5 8 30% 20% 248.2 Youngest respondent: 0/o 0%o 0% 2 14 years old 10% Oldest respondent: 67 years old 0% $50,001- $70,000 Under $90,001- Over $30,000 $100,000 $150,000 $30,001- $50,000 $70,001- $90,000 $101,000- $150,000 278.2 DO YOU HAVE ANY CHILDREN? MARITAL STATUS engaged 8% yes HOW MUCH DO YOU SPEND ON FOOD (excluding restaurants] IN YOUR 12% |- married HOUSEHOLD PER WEEK? single 740% no 18% 88% Under $50 280%o IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN, HOW MANY? one two three $51-S100 460%o 50 % 31% 19% 258.2 $101-S150 200% ARE YOU $151 or more 50% CURRENTLY A VEGAN? yes 94% no, I used to be 6% HOW OFTEN DO YOU SHOP FOR GROCERIES AT THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF STORES? 53 44 46 0% 0% 50% 36 32 50%r 50% 0% 50%r 40%- 0%o 40% 28 40% 26 40% 29 0% 0% 19 12 % 30% 30%- 0% 30%- 30%- 18 16 0% 10 7 0/0 20% 20% 20% 20%- 0% 1 2 0% 10% 3 0% 10% 10%- 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Never Rarely Some- Often Always times Never Rarely Some- Often Always times Never Rarely Some- Often Always times Never Rarely Some- Often Always times vegan-only groceries big supermarkets local / neighborhood groceries online WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD YOU RATE AS "IMPORTANT" OMG OR "VERY IMPORTANT" IN YOUR DECISION TO BECOME A VEGAN? 93% 178.2 animal rights & welfare 85 0% environ- ment 80 0% health Importantometer 228.2 248.2 weight loss advice of friends or family 17% 38 % Tr68.1 Neh 278.2 THE BIGGEST Other factors rated "Important or "Very important": Decreased exposure to toxins, morality, CHALLENGE I FACE BEING A VEGAN IS... skin complexion, my family's health, guilt-free conscience, equitable use of resources, Christianity. Not wearing animal products. Nothing. Its Local Dating Always having to make my own food! The lure of cheese. stores that have no clue what foods to stock for non- pretty easy! vegans. Dealing with people who think they are the first person ever to go Мтmmmmmттmm around me while eating Eating out. Making chefs understand. Constantly defending my vegan lifestyle :-( vegans. meat. Hazing from omnivores. Finding other vegans to bond with. *Vegetarian Resource Group survey, 2011. Infographic data compiled from Facebook survey, Oct. 2011. Total respondents: 144. Copyright ©2011 Advanced Physical Medicine | www.advancedphysicalmedicine.org | Infographic by DBlum Design