i am a vegan.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Veganism is both the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of either the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan ( ). Distinctions are sometimes made between several categories of veganism. \"Dietary vegans\" (or strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term \"ethical vegan\" is often applied to those who not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose. Another term is \"environmental veganism\", which refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the harvesting or industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable. Well-planned vegan diets can reduce the risk of some types of chronic disease, including heart disease. They are regarded as appropriate for all stages of life including during infancy and pregnancy by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the British Dietetic Association. The German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children, adolescents nor during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I have been Vegan for about 20 years."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Vega? as in a follower of the diet or philosophy of veganism? "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes. I do not consume any meat or products that have come from animal."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Remember that the German society for nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Well then I guess its a good thing that I am not a child! All though I was 16 when I first went vegan.."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "It may have worked out for you, if your vegan diet is well-planned it can reduce the risk of conic diseases"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes, luckily it has worked in my favor. I am pretty healthy, I maintain a good weight and I dont have any chronic diseases (so far)."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "would you say you are an ethical vegan who is following the diet for animal rights?"}]