Why Does Eating Meat Consume More Resources Than Eating Plants?

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Why Does Eating Meat Consume More Resources Than Eating Plants?

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It takes a lot more resources to grow an animal for food than it does to grow plants. Learn how much more -- and what that means for the conscientious omnivore -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/meat-eaters-consume-more-plants-vegetarians.htm
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