Why are vegetarians generally thinner than meat eaters?
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Because they are mal-nourished.

Not all vegetarians are thin, but the majority maintain an acceptable weight level.

The reason true vegetarians (such as myself) do not incur weight problems is because the fat content of their diet is very low or non existant and the human body stores fat, not vitamins, minerals, proteins, etc.

Vegetarians are generally healthier, have a longer life span and are far from malnourished as opposed to the majority of persons who indulge in fast food diets, red meats, dairy products, etc.

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