Nearly 60% of Americans eat vegetarian or vegan meals, study finds

Nearly 60% of Americans consume vegetarian or vegan meals, according to a new study. The study found that 59% of US adults sometimes or always eat vegetarian meals, while 30% do so for vegan meals. Health and animal welfare are key drivers. Vegetarians avoid meat, fish, and animal by-products, while vegans exclude all animal products, including dairy and eggs.