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New study: 12% of individuals are responsible for 50% of US beef consumption (www.mdpi.com)

submitted 3 years ago by pizzaiolo@slrpnk.net to c/climate@slrpnk.net

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[–] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 years ago (7 children)

Most surprising here, imo, is that only 12% of the population eats more than 4oz. of beef per day. That honestly feels low to me.

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[–] bunkyprewster@startrek.website 23 points 3 years ago (1 child)

You might be one of the 12%.

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[–] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago

Running the math on my own habits, I don't think so, but I just figured some people are enough burgers alone to push the numbers higher than that

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[–] BloodyFable@lemmy.world 13 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Dude that's so SO much beef WTF you mean that you're surprised?

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[–] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago

I wouldn't have been surprised to hear that 10% of the population ate a 4oz burger for lunch every single day. Not saying it's good or not a lot, but just thought more people did it

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[+] Mojave@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago

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[–] makegeneve@fosstodon.org 1 point 3 years ago

@idkwhatimdoing @pizzaiolo European here. I doubt if I average more than 4oz of beef per fortnight. And yes, I have the occasional steak.

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[–] Newtra@feddit.de 0 points 3 years ago

I think it's because people also have preferences for other types of meat. E.g. I always prefer chicken, but it's uncommon here so usually I go with the cheapest option: pork. I'm appalled at how high I've let my meat consumption slip, but this paper would still classify me as not excessive beef consumption.

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