It is okay to kill animals for food

1. I give you that. Also, why is it bad for us and not for animals? I have an instinct to run, but I fight. Animals can not control themselves, but technically, we are in kingdom animilia. This means we are animals so we have a right. 2. I have to disagree with you here. Humans need meat for many reasons. Here is the things vegetarians are doing to themselves when they don't eat meat. B12 Because this vitamin is mainly found in meat, dairy products and eggs, vegans must get it from other sources such as supplements, fortified breakfast cereals and Marmite. Deficiency can lead to irreversible nervous system damage. Vitamin D Our skins make vitamin D when exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. But with desk-bound jobs, long winters and unpredictable weather, it is not always possible to get enough. Vitamin D is crucial for bone growth in children, and deficiency can result in rickets. Oily fish is one of the best dietary sources, but vegans can obtain it from fortified breakfast cereals and margarine. People living in Scotland may need to take greater care over vitamin D, as may people from cultures that require them to cover up. Calcium Found in dairy products, this is essential for strong bones. It is often lacking in a vegan diet unless taken as supplement. Iron Without sufficient iron, vegans and vegetarians can become anaemic. Deficiency can also delay growth in toddlers. Iron is commonly found in meat, but vegetarians can source iron from pulses and leafy green vegetables. Calories Although childhood obesity is an issue today, not enough calories can mean children don't grow properly. This can be a problem in high-fibre diets. Protein High-biological-value protein is found in meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. Low-biological-value protein is found in nuts, pulses and wholegrains. Separately, the latter don't contain all the essential amino acids, but do when combined correctly. Knowledge of which foods to mix together is therefore crucial. Minerals In addition to offering significant protein, meat provides a wide variety of minerals to support the optimal functioning of your cells and tissues. For instance, it is an important source of both iron and zinc. Iron helps carry oxygen to and throughout your tissues, while zinc is required for a strong immune system, wound healing and enzyme activity within your cells. The phosphorus content of meat helps keep your bones strong, the sulfur it contains can be incorporated into new amino acids and the chromium found in meat assists in metabolizing your dietary sugars. Vitamins A number of B vitamins are available from the meat you consume. Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and biotin help your cells extract energy from the foods you eat each day. Vitamin B-6 keeps your nervous and circulatory systems healthy, and it functions in both protein synthesis and protein metabolism. This vitamin also assists in the absorption of vitamin B-12, another vitamin essential for circulatory and nerve health, as well as energy production. Meat is an especially important source of vitamin B-12, because, unlike other B vitamins, B-12 is not found in any plant-based foods. Fats Although you need a limited supply of fats in your diet for good health, the saturated fats found in meat can be detrimental to your well-being. Consuming high levels of saturated fats can increase your risk of atherosclerosis, a condition in which plaque deposits form on the walls of your arteries, and can lead to heart disease. Taking in too many dietary fats, such as from fatty cuts of meat, can result in accumulation of fat stores in and around your organs, causing eventual organ damage. High fat intake can also lead to an increased risk of obesity and diabetes. Selecting lean cuts of meat and trimming off excess fat help minimize the harmful effects of meat while allowing you to benefit from its rich nutrient content. Supplements. We all know they are nothing like the real thing. we need meat. it supplies us with so much of the vital nutrients we need. 1. http://healthyeating.sfgate.com... 2. http://www.independent.co.uk... 3. Thanks for no evidence. I have prooved that meat supplies the body with many nutrients it needs. I eat meat. Every day I eat meat. We are predators. Man still rely on meat. People in India rely on fish for their food. So, you are saying we should let them go without their protein? Some people don't have the luxury of buying beans. You would be indirectly killing millions of people if you would ban meat! 4. You basically conceded. Thanks! You yourself stated that it is okay to kill animals for food in some situations. Thanks man! 5. Also, the economy will suffer A LOT! I got proof! banning the killing of animals will cost millions of jobs and billions of dollars! 1. http://www.meatami.com... Ladies and gentleman, I have proved that: The human body needs meat No killings of animals will hinder the economy Many people will die if killing animals for food were illegal I believe these are three good reasons that you should give me convincing arguments. Thank you for this debate. I would like to apologize to my opponent for not responding. I was grounded for the first time in 2 years. :P