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Knowledge And Perceptions Of Vegetarian Diets Among College-Aged Students, Haley Marie Berich
Knowledge And Perceptions Of Vegetarian Diets Among College-Aged Students, Haley Marie Berich
Honors Theses
As health becomes a more primary focus for many Americans, people are turning to new diet choices. Vegetarian diets are available in a wide range of choices and have been found to provide many health benefits. However, adequate knowledge within the general public is lacking when it comes to vegetarian diets. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and perceptions held by college-aged students at the University of Mississippi. A survey was developed and distributed in health and wellness classes that were offered to students of all majors. 187 completed surveys were returned, of which 7 (3.7%) …