Instigator / Pro
5
1501
rating
2
debates
50.0%
won
Topic
#2007

Veganism is not the optimal diet for humans.

Status
Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics
Winner
5
6

After 10 votes and with 1 point ahead, the winner is...

LePelch
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Standard
Number of rounds
3
Time for argument
Two days
Max argument characters
9,000
Voting period
Two weeks
Point system
Winner selection
Voting system
Open
Contender / Con
6
1499
rating
2
debates
50.0%
won
Description

Resolution:
Veganism is not the optimal diet for humans.

Rules:
(1) Debater must have typing experience and internet access.
(2) Place your arguments and sources inside the debate
(3) Structure the debate in a readable, Coherent fashion.
(4) No Semantics, trolling, or lawyering.

Rounds:
(1) Main Argument
(2) Rebuttal to opponent's main argument only. No new arguments.
(3) Evaluation of main arguments and rebuttals + voting issues (one paragraph). No new arguments.

Definitions:
Veganism - A diet that abstains from meat and all other animal products
Optimal Diet - The diet which provides the best level of health
Humans - Human beings in general

Burden of Proof:
Shared burden of proof. I have to prove that veganism isn't the optimal diet for humans and the contender has to prove that veganism is the optimal diet for humans.

By accepting this debate you accept the Rules, Rounds, Definitions, And BOP.

Round 1
Pro
#1
Forfeited
Con
#2
The Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition (the largest body of certified nutritionists/dietitians/practitioners), have released a research study demonstrating that eating a plant based diet is perfectly adequate for all stages of life, and that "Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity."

I am defining the optimal human diet to be a diet that puts one at a reduced risk of developing diseases and certain cancers, i.e., a diet which increases your chances of good health. 

Therefore, if eating plant based reduces risk of developing diseases and certain cancers, then it follows that eating plant based is the optimal diet for humans. 


Round 2
Pro
#3
Forfeited
Con
#4
Forfeited
Round 3
Pro
#5
Forfeited
Con
#6
Forfeited