The Meat We Eat Lecture: 8/25

Why is it important to provide definitions to food?

Its important because it needs to be regulated

Meat

 skeletal muscle and tissues derived from mammals as well as avian and aquatic species

Why is meat production increasing in developing countries?

Animal source foods (ASF) provide more and higher nutrients and proteins which is deficiency among vulnerable populations

Why is animal source foods (ASF) essential for children?

ASF consumption can increase the growth, nutrition, functions, cognitive development, and health of infants under 2

What is the relation with income and animal source foods?

Consumption increases as more income becomes available

Why did the US food service decreased by 40-50% during Covid 19?

Backlog of animals to be prepped & lack of multipurpose expensive machinery (ex: machines made to create food bowls can’t make hamburgers)

What are some negative affects that Covid had on the meat industry?

* Exposed fragility of US food system 


* Processing bottleneck
* 50s (50% fat) valued greater than 90s (10% fat) - VERY shocking to many
* Upset producers/feeders
* Panic buying
* False concerns of food-borne transmission (consumers “washing” meat incorrectly)
* Huge increase in online buying 
* Pork depopulation