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Vegetarians would argue that we can get the same nutrients from plants that we can from meat. For example, pro-veganism writer Rip Esselstyn claims that “you can also get all the iron, calcium and other minerals” from eating a strictly vegan diet. Yet other nutritionists claim that the types of nutrients provided by plants are different and not as effective in our bodies as those that come from meat sources. Other pro-vegans claim that meat and dairy products cause harm to the environment. In another article, the writer claims that a study has shown that the meat industry causes 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions. (Freston) This may be true, but forcing all Americans to become vegans is too drastic a measure. We can cut down on carbon emissions by more effectively operating the large farms across America.