Lots of children and teenagers are open to a vegetarian or vegan diet and cut out meat but then struggle to keep it up, according to a new study from the University of Exeter. The study, published in Psychology of Human-Animal Intergroup Relations, found childhood and adolescence are key windows for reducing meat consumption, as children and teenagers are far more open to giving up meat than adults. This offers a promising opportunity for supporting healthier and more sustainable diets in future generations, but there are still several practical barriers standing in the way.
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