Ethical omnivorism
Ethical Omnivorism
Ethical omnivorism (pronunciation: /ˈɛθɪkəl ɒmnɪˌvɔːrɪzəm/) is a dietary practice that involves the consumption of both plant and animal products, but with a focus on the ethical treatment of animals and sustainable farming practices.
Etymology
The term "ethical omnivorism" is a compound of the words "ethical" and "omnivorism". "Ethical" is derived from the Greek word "ethikos", which means "moral", while "omnivorism" comes from the Latin "omni", meaning "all", and "vorare", meaning "to devour".
Definition
Ethical omnivorism is a dietary choice that involves consuming both plant and animal products, but with a focus on ensuring that the animals are treated humanely and that the farming practices are sustainable. This includes supporting farms that provide free-range, organic, and locally sourced products.
Related Terms
- Veganism: A dietary and lifestyle choice that excludes all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty, including the consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs.
- Vegetarianism: A dietary choice that excludes the consumption of meat, but may include other animal products such as dairy and eggs.
- Pescatarianism: A dietary choice that excludes the consumption of meat, but includes fish and other seafood.
- Flexitarianism: A dietary choice that primarily consists of plant-based foods, but occasionally includes meat and other animal products.
- Sustainable farming: An agricultural practice that focuses on producing food in a way that preserves the environment and supports the welfare of animals.
- Free-range: A farming practice where animals are allowed to roam freely outdoors, rather than being confined in an enclosure for 24 hours each day.
- Organic farming: An agricultural practice that avoids the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ethical omnivorism
- Wikipedia's article - Ethical omnivorism
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