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Exploring the Nutrition Diet: Why Can't Adventists Eat Shrimp?

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According to the Adventist Health Study-2, a large-scale research project on the Seventh-day Adventist community, many members follow a diet that excludes specific animal products, including shellfish like shrimp. The prohibition against consuming certain foods is rooted in biblical teachings and the church's health principles. The question of why can't Adventists eat shrimp touches on spiritual beliefs, historical interpretations, and modern health considerations.