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A dietary and lifestyle choice focusing on ethical consumption of animal products

Ethical omnivorism is a dietary and lifestyle choice that involves consuming animal products in a manner that is considered ethical and sustainable. This approach emphasizes the importance of animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and health considerations in the consumption of meat, dairy, and other animal-derived products.

Principles[edit]

Ethical omnivorism is based on several key principles:

Animal Welfare: Ethical omnivores prioritize the humane treatment of animals. They often choose products from sources that adhere to high standards of animal welfare, such as free-range, pasture-raised, or certified humane farms.

Environmental Sustainability: This approach considers the environmental impact of food production. Ethical omnivores may choose products that are produced using sustainable farming practices, which aim to reduce carbon footprint, soil degradation, and water usage.

Health: Ethical omnivorism also takes into account the health implications of consuming animal products. It encourages the consumption of nutrient-dense foods and may involve reducing the intake of processed meats and industrial animal products.

Comparison with Other Diets[edit]

Ethical omnivorism is often compared to other dietary choices such as veganism, vegetarianism, and pescetarianism. Unlike veganism, which excludes all animal products, ethical omnivorism allows for their consumption but with a focus on ethical sourcing. It shares some similarities with locavorism, which emphasizes eating locally produced foods to reduce food miles.

Criticisms[edit]

Critics of ethical omnivorism argue that it can be challenging to ensure that all animal products consumed are truly ethical and sustainable. There are concerns about the transparency and accountability of certification systems and the potential for greenwashing. Additionally, some argue that reducing or eliminating animal product consumption altogether, as in veganism, is a more effective way to address ethical and environmental concerns.

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-== Ethical Omnivorism ==
-[[File:Ethical_Omnivorism_Logo.png|thumb|right|200px|Logo of Ethical Omnivorism]]
+{{Short description|A dietary and lifestyle choice focusing on ethical consumption of animal products}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
+{{Animal rights}}
+{{Veganism}}
-Ethical omnivorism is a dietary practice that seeks to address ethical concerns related to the consumption of animal products. It is based on the belief that it is possible to consume animal products in a way that is ethical and sustainable. This approach involves making conscious choices about the sources of animal products and supporting practices that prioritize animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility.
+'''Ethical omnivorism''' is a [[dietary]] and [[lifestyle]] choice that involves consuming [[animal products]] in a manner that is considered [[ethical]] and [[sustainable]]. This approach emphasizes the importance of [[animal welfare]], [[environmental sustainability]], and [[health]] considerations in the consumption of [[meat]], [[dairy]], and other animal-derived products.
-=== Principles of Ethical Omnivorism ===
+== Principles ==
+Ethical omnivorism is based on several key principles:
-Ethical omnivorism is guided by several key principles:
+* '''Animal Welfare''': Ethical omnivores prioritize the humane treatment of animals. They often choose products from sources that adhere to high standards of [[animal welfare]], such as [[free-range]], [[pasture-raised]], or [[certified humane]] farms.
-. Animal Welfare: Ethical omnivores prioritize the well-being of animals raised for food. They support farming practices that provide animals with adequate living conditions, access to natural behaviors, and humane treatment throughout their lives.
+* '''Environmental Sustainability''': This approach considers the environmental impact of food production. Ethical omnivores may choose products that are produced using [[sustainable farming]] practices, which aim to reduce [[carbon footprint]], [[soil degradation]], and [[water usage]].
-. Environmental Sustainability: Ethical omnivores are mindful of the environmental impact of animal agriculture. They seek out products from farms that prioritize sustainable practices, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, minimizing water usage, and protecting biodiversity.
+* '''Health''': Ethical omnivorism also takes into account the health implications of consuming animal products. It encourages the consumption of [[nutrient-dense]] foods and may involve reducing the intake of [[processed meats]] and [[industrial animal products]].
-. Social Responsibility: Ethical omnivorism also considers the social implications of food production. This includes supporting fair labor practices, promoting local economies, and ensuring that communities benefit from food production.
+== Comparison with Other Diets ==
+Ethical omnivorism is often compared to other dietary choices such as [[veganism]], [[vegetarianism]], and [[pescetarianism]]. Unlike veganism, which excludes all animal products, ethical omnivorism allows for their consumption but with a focus on ethical sourcing. It shares some similarities with [[locavorism]], which emphasizes eating locally produced foods to reduce [[food miles]].
-=== Criticisms and Controversies ===
+== Criticisms ==
+Critics of ethical omnivorism argue that it can be challenging to ensure that all animal products consumed are truly ethical and sustainable. There are concerns about the [[transparency]] and [[accountability]] of [[certification]] systems and the potential for [[greenwashing]]. Additionally, some argue that reducing or eliminating animal product consumption altogether, as in veganism, is a more effective way to address ethical and environmental concerns.
-While ethical omnivorism aims to address ethical concerns related to animal agriculture, it is not without criticism. Some critics argue that consuming animal products, regardless of sourcing, still contributes to animal exploitation and environmental degradation. Others question the feasibility of ensuring ethical standards across the entire food supply chain.
+== See also ==
+* [[Sustainable agriculture]]
+* [[Animal rights]]
+* [[Conscious consumerism]]
+* [[Flexitarianism]]
-=== Ethical Omnivorism in Practice ===
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
-Ethical omnivorism encourages consumers to be informed about the sources of their food and to seek out products that align with their ethical values. This may involve purchasing meat, dairy, and eggs from local farms that practice sustainable and humane methods of production. Additionally, ethical omnivores may choose to reduce their overall consumption of animal products and prioritize plant-based foods in their diets.
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/guide-ethical-eating Humane Society's Guide to Ethical Eating]
+* [https://www.sustainabletable.org/ Sustainable Table]
-[[File:Ethical_Omnivorism_Farm.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A farm practicing ethical omnivorism.]]
+[[Category:Diets]]
+[[Category:Animal welfare]]
-=== Related Concepts ===
+[[Category:Sustainability]]
+[[Category:Ethical consumerism]]
-* [[Sustainable Agriculture]]
-* [[Animal Welfare]]
-* [[Plant-Based Diet]]
-[[Category:Dietary Practices]]
-[[Category:Ethics]]
-[[Category:Agriculture]]
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