Barriers to Vegetarian Diets

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE · Jul 10, 2025

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This study is looking at what makes it easier or harder for adults with chronic health conditions living in cities to try a vegetarian diet. Researchers want to understand how willing people are to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle and what challenges they might face, like concerns about taste, cost, convenience, or how healthy the diet seems. They are also interested in whether these thoughts and feelings are different between Black and White participants.

If you are between 18 and 88 years old and live with a chronic disease, you might be eligible to take part. Participants will be asked to complete a survey that asks about their openness to going vegetarian and any barriers they perceive. This study is currently looking for volunteers and is open to all genders. Taking part involves sharing your honest opinions through the survey, which will help researchers better understand how to support people in making healthy diet choices.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 18-88 years old
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age \<18 or \>88 years old