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             include more meat and less plants. Those who eat meat are more likely to
             suffer from weight problems and low energy levels. Additionally, "most
             animal products are packed full of antibiotics, dioxins, and food-borne
             pathogens like E. Coli, salmonella, and campylobacter. Millions of people
             get sick each year from eating contaminated meat, especially chicken and
             sea animals, and thousands die." (Friedrich, Human Health) Even the
             Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) admits that those who consume meat
             and dairy products are not only filling their stomachs with a hearty meal,
             but also filling their body with poisons and toxins that are virtually
             nonexistent in vegan foods. It is a common argument that without meat it
             would be impossible to get enough protein. However, the average American
             actually consumes far too much protein, which "is the major cause of
             osteoporosis and contributes to kidney failure and other diseases of
             affluence." (Friedrich, FAQ) According to experts such as the director of
             pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University, there is no reason to drink
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