“A Study To Assess The Knowledge Regarding Vegan Food Among General Public In Selected Area Of Metropolitan City.”
Abstract
Vegan food is a culinary approach centered on plant-based ingredients, entirely free from animal products or by-products. This means that in a vegan diet, one abstains from consuming meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, and any other animal-derived ingredients. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge about the vegan diet and to assess the environmental impact of adopting a vegan diet. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding vegan food among general public. In this study random sampling technique was used. 100 samples were selected through convenient sampling. Using knowledge questionnaire data was collected. The data were analyzed and interpreted by applying statistical methods. The conclusion were drawn on the basis of the findings of the study. The majority of subject have excellent knowledge about vegan food among general public.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive survey method design was used with a quantitative approach. The sample size for the present study was 100. The sample collection done by using random sampling technique. Data collection done by the self-reporting method by using questionnaire. The result shows that the majority 60% were in the 20-25 years age group, followed by 17% in the 26-30 years group, 12% in the 31-35 years group, and 11% in the
36 and above age group and the 4% know the term ‘meat ban’ were 19% know the term ‘animal ban’ were
70% know the term ‘dairy ban’ and 7% know the term ‘food ban’. The data were analyzed and interpreted by applying statistical methods. The conclusion were drawn on the basis of the findings of the study. The majority of subject have excellent knowledge about vegan food among general public.
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