As the global population continues to increase, so does the need for sustainable and nutritious food sources, particularly protein.
Based on the data below, identify the country that supplies the greatest percent of its protein consumption from fish and seafood?
Share of dietary protein supply by source (%), by country
Country | Fish & seafood | Beef | Pork | Poultry | Dairy & eggs | Grains & other plant sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cambodia | 30 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 51 |
Brazil | 5 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 41 |
USA | 5 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 41 |
Japan | 20 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 52 |
India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 74 |
Nigeria | 6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 80 |
Explain how this lack of individual ownership can contribute to an environmental problem.
Describe the process of aquaculture.
Describe one environmental problem associated with farm raised fish production.
Propose a realistic solution to the problem you described.
In order to meet the growing demand for beef, it is often produced on a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO)
Justify a claim about which country consumes more of its protein from beef than any of the other countries listed.
Describe one human health problem associated with CAFOs
Explain why animal protein production has a greater environmental impact than the production of plant protein.
Describe how grain production can lead to water shortages.
Propose a strategy to reduce the impact of the problem you described above.
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