“I heard about the way the animals are treated and slaughtered, and I don't like it”—Attitudes of vegetarians or vegans who have learning disabilities

Accessible summary People with learning disabilities who are vegetarian or vegan in this study choose not to eat meat because of their love of animals, the concern for their welfare and a dislike of them being killed to eat. People with learning disabilities in this study did not think other people with learning disabilities are aware that animals are killed for meat and do not have the information to make an informed choice about eating meat....