The Feedlot ch.5
What is the feedlot?
a place where animals are raised and fattened before slaughter
What were cows born to eat?
grass
What is the Omnivore's Dilemma?
How do we know what to eat?
Processed meat contains mostly...
corn
What does "free-range" mean when it comes to chickens?
True or false? feedlots are only outside
false. feedlots can be outside and outside
What is an example of a GMO fruit or vegetable?
Seedless watermelon - Watermelon mixed with seedless cucumber
What are the 4 types of food chains?
Industrial, Industrial Organic, Local Sustainable, Hunter Gatherer
what is processed food?
foods that have been altered from their natural state through various processes
What is the difference between organic eggs and non-organic eggs?
the chickens are fed with organic food
What are animals in the feedlot fed?
a mix of grain, silage, hay, and protein supplement.
What is a GMO?
A genetically modified organism - An organism that is injected with something else's DNA to make alterations.
What is a food chain?
A system for growing, making and delivering food.
Why are processed foods popular with families?
they are cheaper and people can afford more of them to feed more people
What is the average lifespan of a chicken raised in a chicken farm?
7 weeks
How long do cows stay in the feedlot?
Cattle usually stay on a feedlot for 90–300 day
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What is an Omnivore?
An animal that eats both meat and plants.
What two health problems are caused by a regular diet of processed foods?
type 2 diabetes and heart disease
Why do the chickens end up not going outside even if they can?
the chickens do not understand that they can go outside and when they get too big their legs are to small to carry them there
How much weight do animals gain in the feedlot?
The average weight gain for animals in a feedlot is 2.5–4 pounds per day.
What is Hybrid?
Something that is made up of 2 separate things
Who is the author of The Omnivore's Dilemma?
Michael Pollan
High fructose ...
corn syrup
Why do the workers in a chicken farm wear white hooded suits when they go into the barns?
Because one germ can cause 20,000 chickens to die overnight