“Meat, especially red meat, is associated with masculinity, strength and power in Western culture,” the researchers said.
Where’s the beef? In America, it’s getting scarfed up by a small minority of people.
Current USDA guidelines suggest four ounces per day of meat, poultry, and eggs combined for those consuming 2200 calories per day. But the study reveals that some Americans are eating way more than that amount. Americans overall consumed 30 billion pounds of beef in 2021, which equals almost 60 pounds per person per year.Indeed, an overwhelming number of studies find that consuming red and processed meats can contribute to heart disease, cancer, diabetes and premature death.
“Men are more likely to subscribe to the idea that human lives are more valuable than those of animals, and are more likely to associate meat with healthiness. Whatever the reasons, men are significantly less likely than women to consider reducing their meat consumption.”
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