U slučaju da nestanu životinje, predpostavimo,... šta bi oni jadni jeli ? Vratili bi se kanibalizmu u 21. vijeku ... vadili leševe iz zemlje jeli fetuse ... Pitanje je upućeno svimakoji kažu da nemogu bez mesa ... a evo i preporuke koja se odnosi na utjecaj žderanja mesa na okolinu i resurse. https://facebook/groups/139174982807140 The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to release the latest version of the governments influential dietary guidelines this year, and there could be a major change that accelerates the trend of Americans eating less meat. The guidelines, which are updated every five years, have traditionally advised Americans about healthy eating choices, eating choices which, until now, have only reflected what the government views as a diet that is healthy for humans. But the panel that advises the government is pushing for the recommendations to reflect what is healthy for the environment, too. Given the huge carbon footprint of meat production, making this change would almost certainly entail lowering the official, government-recommended intake of meat. Americans, though they are eating less meat than they have in the past, are still fond of steaks, hamburgers, and chicken wings. And the environmental impact of that diet is significant. Carnivores contribute far more to environmental decay than do vegetarians. The livestock industry is responsible for an estimated 15 percent of total global carbon emissions, roughly two-thirds of which is the result of beef production. On a per kilogram basis, the carbon footprint of lamb and beef production is unparalleled. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s focus on sustainability is objectionable because it is not within the committee’s expertise, NAMI said in a statement. A draft of the government panels advice, which was released last month, calls for the consumption of more plant-based foods and less animal-based ones, because its associated with lesser environmental impact than is the current average U.S. diet. Specifically, the draft advises less red meats and processed meats. Just because the USDAs advisory committee is discussing such recommendations doesnt mean it will ultimately include them in its official findings, which are expected to be delivered to the Agriculture and Health and Human Services departments later this month. Nor does a recommendation by the panel mean the departments will ultimately heed the advice in determining the final guidelines, which are expected to be released later this year. But the they might. And if they do, the impact would be significant. Americans dont necessarily heed dietary recommendations, said Janet Riley, the senior vice president of public affairs for the North American Meat Institute. But where this could have a huge impact is on purchasing programs. The federal feeding programs are significantly impacted by the federal dietary guidelines. Indeed, the immediate impacts would be substantial. Reducing the recommended amount of meat consumption would reduce, among other things, the amount of meat the industry provides as part of the school lunch program. And overnight, the diets of millions of Americans would have less meat. washingtonpost/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/01/07/why-the-governments-new-dietary-guidelines-could-be-a-nightmare-for-the-meat-industry/?utm_content=bufferd3b08&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=buffer
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