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-All cholesterol in the human diet comes from animal foods.
-The human body produces sufficient cholesterol for it's needs, so dietary intake is not necessary.
-The human body can easily receive the required amount of protein from a proper vegetarian diet.
-The majority of saturated fat in the human diet comes from animal foods.
-All nutrients required by the human body can be found in plant-based foods.
-The main sources of fuel that the human body utilizes for energy are carbohydrates and simple sugars.
-There are no carbohydrates or simple sugars found in meat.
-For proper elimination and maintenance of a healthy digestive tract humans need substantial fiber in their diet.
-There is no fiber to be found in meat or dairy products, but there are high amounts in plant based foods.
-Vegetarians tend to have a lower occurence of hypertenstion (high blood pressure) compared to nonvegetarians.
-Too much protein is linked to osteoporosis and kidney problems.
-Eating a diet rich in animal foods has been linked with heart disease, several forms of cancer including breast cancer, and prostate cancer, stroke, diabetes, and many other degenerative diseases.
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