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Many people outside of these religions also choose to be vegetarians because of various other beliefs, such as abstinence from contributing to inhumane farming methods practiced by the meat production industry, or to lessen their environmental impact.  
 
Many people outside of these religions also choose to be vegetarians because of various other beliefs, such as abstinence from contributing to inhumane farming methods practiced by the meat production industry, or to lessen their environmental impact.  
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Health can be given as another reason. Medical experts know vegetarians generally have lower risks of cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and obesity. Also, in Daniel 1:4-15, Daniel and his companions declined to eat Babylonian royal food and instead requested fresh water and vegetables. At the end of ten days, they were healthier than those who ate the rich food.
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Health can be given as another reason. Medical experts know vegetarians generally have lower risks of cancer, heart disease<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2526891.stm</ref>, osteoporosis, and obesity<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4801570.stm</ref>. Also, in Daniel 1:4-15, Daniel and his companions declined to eat Babylonian royal food and instead requested fresh water and vegetables. At the end of ten days, they were healthier than those who ate the rich food.
    
==Forms of Vegetarianism==
 
==Forms of Vegetarianism==
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