Tag: Diet retention

According to a highly cited yet widely contested 2014 study by Faunalytics, 84% of vegetarians and vegans abandon their diet, but critics argue the study included uncommitted individuals who had tried the diet for only a short time. The real percentage of people who quit veganism is much more complex, influenced by a person's motivation, nutritional knowledge, and support systems.

According to a frequently cited 2014 study from Faunalytics, a staggering 84% of vegetarians and vegans abandon their diet. However, this widely circulated figure only tells a fraction of the story and fails to provide a clear picture of what percentage of vegans stop being vegan specifically, as it aggregates both groups and includes short-term quitters. This article delves into the nuances behind these numbers, exploring the primary reasons people leave a plant-based lifestyle and the strategies that promote long-term success.