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Examining Ecological Efficiency of Consuming Large Mammals for Sustainable Food Choices

Investigate if it's sustainable to eat large mammals like cows considering population growth, energy ratios, and ecological efficiency. Explore the impact of consuming beef from an ecosystem perspective. Understand the energy required to produce beef and its implications on resource consumption.

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Examining Ecological Efficiency of Consuming Large Mammals for Sustainable Food Choices

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  1. Energy Ratios ecological efficiency A = P + R + U C = P + R + U + F

  2. Is what we eat efficient from an ecosystem perspective? Should we eat large mammals? (cows?) Is it sustainable with population growth? • Average human  eats 3,000 Cal/day • Beef must eat 30,000 Cal corn • Corn needs 300,000 Cal Sunlight • 3.3ha produces enough corn to • feed one person if that person eats cows • Feed 10 people if they eat corn

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