*SPECIAL NOTICE* - 2nd CALL: QUESTIONNAIRE/SURVEY FOR _ALL_ MEMBERS OF THE VEGET

[Guest guest]

And NOW for . . .

 

THE QUESTIONS (and there are no right or wrong answers here!):

 

1. Which description BEST fits your situation?

X I am a vegetarian who eats both eggs and dairy (Lacto-ovo-vegetarian)

- I am a vegetarian who eats eggs (Ovo-vegetarian)

- I am a vegetarian who eats dairy (Lacto-vegetarian)

- I am a vegan who eats no eggs, dairy or (usually) no honey

- I am a pescetarian (I am vegetarian except for fish/seafood)

- I am not vegetarian but have to cook for someone who is vegetarian or vegan

(state which)

- I am now in transition to vegetarian or vegan (state which)

- I am planning to make the transition to vegetarian or vegan (state which)

- I am interested in vegetarian food but do not plan to become vegetarian or

vegan.

 

2. What are your reasons for choosing a vegetarian way of life? These might be

one or more of:

X Avoidance of killing animals

X Animal welfare

- Personal health and well-being

- Weight loss

- Concern for the environment

X Religious, spiritual and/or philosophical reasons

- Dislike of the taste of non-vegetarian food

- World economy

- Personal economy

(Please place an X against the ones which apply)

 

Which one is your MAIN reason? avoidance of killing animals

 

3. Do you cook vegetarian food yourself only or also for others in your

household? What about the non-vegetarians in your household? only veg

 

4. Do you find it difficult to ensure no hidden animal ingredients are present

in prepared foods or packaged foods you buy in a store NO

and/or in food you eat in

a restaurant or the home of friends and family YES?

 

5. Do you ever find you sometimes need to make an exception to your diet for

medical reasons (e.g. taking supplements or medications which have animal origin

or are encased in gelatin capsules) or other reasons? Could you give an example?

YES, GELATIN CAPSULES ON MEDS

 

6. Have you any favourite recipes which you would like to share with our group?

NOT RIGHT NOW

Are you looking for any recipes in particular? NOT RIGHT NOW

 

7. Do you like hot and spicy food? GOD YES!!!!If so, what is your favourite?

INDIAN, BUT ALSO ENJOY SOUTHEAST ASIAN, MEXICAN. If not, what

kinds of food do you enjoy?

 

8. Do you find you read a lot about vegetarian topics (in books, magazines, on

the web)? YEP

 

9. What is your MAIN reason for deciding to be part of our group? (eg. access to

vegetarian recipes, information about vegetarianism, support for your vegetarian

decision, chatting with like-minded people, other.) ACCESS TO RECIPES

 

10. What is your age group? Teens? Over 20? Over 40? Over 65? 47

 

AND NOW Is there anything else you would like to tell us (such as your country

or region, household pets/companion animals, hobbies, activities, interests,

indoor and outdoor sports, etc.)? Let's hear it!

 

I live in Southern Calif, just north of LA. I've been a lurker, but enjoy

reading others' posts. I've been vegetarian for 27 years.