A Tulane University study found that 12% of Americans, mostly men or people aged 50-65, consume half of all beef on a given day, contributing to adverse health and environmental impacts. Educational programs targeting this group may help reduce consumption and address environmental concerns, as beef production has high greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the need for awareness and messaging.
  • TheAlbatross@startrek.website
    02·
    1 year ago

    The study methodology is really flawed. They polled people on what they had for dinner “yesterday” and used that be indicative of entire diets of all Americans.

    While it’s likely that there are some Americans who eat far more beef than some others, this data is a farce.

    • lalo@discuss.tchncs.deOP
      4·
      1 year ago

      Where did you get that they polled people for what they had for dinner? Literally from the abstract:

      We analyzed 24-h dietary recall data from adults (n = 10,248) in the 2015–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

      Also, they examined data from another day and:

      Still, as a check, we examined day 2 and found the same associations with gender and MyPlate guidance. Other associations were similar in magnitude, though not always significant.

      Edit: looks like you’ve commented this on another thread and got debunked, didn’t even bother to reply. https://sh.itjust.works/comment/2819437