Self-Reported Adherence to Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Insights From the 3rd Bavarian Food Consumption Survey.

ABSTRACT: Vegetarian and vegan diets are increasingly popular in Germany due to ethical considerations, perceived health and environmental benefits. Regionally representative data, particularly for Bavaria, remain scarce. This study updates the prevalence, demographics and eating motives of vegetarians and vegans using data from the 3rd Bavarian Food Consumption Survey (BVS III; 2021-2023), a repeated, population-based, representative study. Stratified random sampling recruited 1503 adults aged 18-75 years via resident registration offices. Dietary intake was assessed using repeated 24-h recalls. Participants self-identified their diets. Individuals indicating 'vegetarian' or 'vegan' were pooled and compared to omnivores. The prevalence of vegetarian/vegan diets increased from 2.2% (2002/2003) to 6.

SUBMITTER: Gimpfl S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12621161 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature