Six arguments for a greener diet how a more plant-based diet could save your health and the environment
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Washington, DC
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Center for Science in the Public Interest
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c2006
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xiv, 234 p. , col. ill. , 23 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Preface : Greener diets for a healthier world -- The context : The fatted steer -- The arguments : 1. Less chronic disease and better overall health -- 2. Less foodborne illness -- 3. Better soil -- 4. More and cleaner water -- 5. Cleaner air -- 6. Less animal suffering -- Making change : Changing your own diet ; Changing government policies -- Appendix A. A bestiary of foodborne pathogens -- Appendix B. Eating green internet resources.
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، Vegetarianism , Nutritional aspects
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، Vegetarianism , Health aspects
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، Food habits
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، Diet , Environmental aspects
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، Meat industry and trade , Environmental aspects
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392
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S59
2006
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TI
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]Michael F. Jacobson and the staff of the Center for Science in the Public Interest