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": "assistant", "content": "I've been thinking of following a vegan philosophy for moral reasons."}, {"role": "user", "content": "So, you abstain from eating animal products?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, veganism is both abstaining from using animal products and holding the philosophy of rejecting using animals as a commodity."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's good. Are there any health benefits that come from being a vegan?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Absolutely! It can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, including heart disease."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Can kids become vegans?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "They can, but the German Society for Nutrition does not suggest vegan diets for children or adolescents."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh ok, I guess Ill continue taking my son to McDonald's lol. Can't becoming a vegan lead to nutritional deficiencies?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "If you're not careful it can, but just like with meat eaters, if your diet is well balanced you should have no worries eating purely vegan!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Ok, I'll keep that in mind. I'm really thinking about trying a vegan diet out."}]