Análisis del comportamiento de compra del segmento vegetarianos en la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

In recent years there has been increased interest in the potential health benefits of plant-based diets, although vegetarians comprise a small percentage of the population, some data suggest that the prevalence may be increasing, particularly among young women. The risks of dietary deficiency disease are increased but not all vegan vegetarian diets. Evidence of reduced risk of certain chronic degenerative diseases varies. Both the vegetarian diet and lifestyle practices are involved. Data show that vegetarians have a lower risk of obesity, atonic constipation, lung cancer, alcoholism, the risks of breast cancer, diverticular disease, colon, calcium kidney stones, osteoporosis, dental erosion and tooth decay cancerand the risk for hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes Type II, and gallstones are lower which is good. Although a well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can meet all nutritional needs of an individual it may be necessary to pay special attention to certain nutrients to ensure adequate intake. This study will review the benefits of a vegetarian diet and will also discuss strategies to meet the nutritional needs ofthose who follow a pattern of vegetarian or plant-based diet. Consequently, the purpose of this investigative study is to review the possible mechanisms by which dietary andlifestyle factors associated with vegetarianism could influence health and review allavailable reasons that compare.