Planetary Impact
A greenhouse gas which is released by cattle during digestion and contributes significantly to global warming.
Methane
According to the WHO, frequent consumption of this type of meat has been scientifically linked to colorectal cancer
What is processed meat?
Name the first company you can think of that has come into an animal abuse case?
Sofina Foods: Chickens were handled humanely by its poultry-catching contractor. Workers were documented throwing, kicking and roughly handling chickens
Maple Lodge Farms: thousands of chickens died during transportation due to inadequate ventilation and exposure to extreme weather conditions.
HyLife Foods: Improper handling of pigs and the use of equipment that caused avoidable animal distress during slaughter preparation.
MANY MORE
Does a meal of kidney beans and rice, which is extremely economically friendly provide complete protein?
Yes
As kidney beans are rich in lysine with a decent amount of the other 7 amino acids but relatively low in methionine. Rice provides the methionine but is relatively low in lysine. Therefore together
Proteins that DO NOT include all the essential amino acids are ____ proteins
Incomplete
What uses almost 50% of the world's habitable land and is about raising livestock and growing crops for animal feed etc.
Agriculture
Replacing foods high in saturated fat with foods containing this type of fat can help lower LDL cholesterol, reducing cardiovascular disease risk.
What are unsaturated fats?
This farming system raises large numbers of animals in highly controlled environments with limited space
What is intensive livestock farming?
Canada's agriculture and agri-food system generates approximately $158 billion in what economic measurement? hint: This was a key-term from yesterdays class
GDP
This type of fat is known to be commonly found in fish BUT is also found in walnuts, chia seeds and flaxseeds. With positive affects brain and heart health.
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
This natural resource is consumed by livestock farming through animal drinking water, cleaning, and growing animal feed.
Water
Unlike meat, plant-based foods such as beans, lentils, fruits and vegetables are rich in this nutrient, which supports digestion and helps lower LDL cholesterol.
What is fibre?
(BONUS POINTS FOR THE 2 TYPES and a difference between what the two do for the body)
Chickens naturally engage in behaviors such as dust bathing, scratching and foraging. Restricting opportunities for these activities can negatively affect their ____ welfare
behavioural
List 3 of the costs that go into livestock farming:
Water, Land, Feed, Shelter, Veterinary Care etc
Essential water-soluble vitamin that supports immune function and iron absorption. It is abundant in citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers and broccoli. Often low in Carnivore diets.
Vitamin C
The reason why Forests are often clear-cut purpose to create additional agricultural land for animal feed.
What is livestock farming?
Eating a variety of nutrient rich vegetables, fruits, whole grains and plant-based proteins are associated with a reduced risk of developing what metabolic disease?
What is type 2 diabetes?
Overcrowding, poor ventilation and stressful living conditions can increase the risk of this problem spreading among farm animals.
Infectious Diseases
Shoppers could reduce grocery expenses drastically by replacing some meat with these plant-based foods.
What are beans, lentils and peas?
A mineral found in red meat is generally more easily absorbed by the body than the form found in plant foods.
Iron
According to the UN, food systems contribute to up to 80% of _______ loss through activities such as land conversion and agricultural expansion
habitat destruction and biodiversity
What micronutrients is lower/harder to get in vegetarian diets and especially vegan diets because it is naturally found primarily in animal-based foods.
Vitamin B-12
- Greek yogurt is a great source / Dairy in general
By choosing plant-based protein alternatives instead of meat, consumers can help reduce demand for this industry and its associated animal-welfare concerns.
What is commercial livestock farming?
A major economic concern associated with a rapid decline in meat consumption is the potential loss of this industries jobs examples include: farmer, processer, trucker, and more.
Agriculture
An essential micronutrient in supporting cell membrane structure, memory and muscle control. It is known to be found in eggs.
Choline
-soybeans and broccoli are great vegetarian sources