Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think that as land is becoming scarce, the world’s meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce the world’s meat consumption? What kinds of problems might suck measures cause?

Most

people

agree that in many parts of the world

meat

is overconsumed. Eating more animal proteins than necessary has led to problems for not only

people

’s health but

also

for the environment, as

meat

is difficult to digest and produce. I believe, the major reasons for

people

overconsuming

meat

are culture and cost; the solutions include an increased awareness of negative health and decreased availability of

meat

produce. Throughout modern history, the trend of eating

meat

on a regular basis has become a normal part of many cuisines around the world. (explanation) Most

people

agree that

meat

is delicious, and as

such

, it is no surprise that it has become a key ingredient in many dishes like beef Stroganov, pepperoni pizza, and butter chicken. (example) I, myself, consume

meat

often since it is an ingredient in many of the dishes my family and I prepare.

Furthermore

, it is arguable, that purchasing cheap

meat

is the most cost-effective way for many

people

to get lots of protein into their daily diets. These days, quality vegetables,

such

as beans and avocado, which are high in protein, cost relatively much more than

meat

. I pay 15 dollars for five pounds of avocado, while five pounds of pork only cost me around six dollars. Certainly, these factors lead to buying and eating too much

meat

. In order to significantly decrease the consumption of

meat

, governments must target and educate the public on the long-term health risks,

such

as cardiovascular disease and obesity, which are associated with eating too much animal produce. One-minute videos that show the cholesterol build up in arteries of

people

who eat

meat

regularly, in film and social media advertisements, can help

people

better understand their diet patterns and encourage them to change. I saw a video on Facebook a few months ago which showed the damage of daily

meat

consumption to the digestive system, and since

then

, I have reduced

meat

in my diet.

In addition

, authorities, by law, can force the decreased availability of

meat

for citizens. Regulations can be implemented that limit

meat

consumption to no more than three pounds per person, per month. In conclusion,

meat

is eaten too often because of the social norms that have evolved over centuries, and

people

’s budgets to pack a full meal.

However

, governments can dissuade

people

from

this

negative diet through public relations and regulation. I definitely think that both individuals and future society are better off with lower portions of

meat

as part of daily nutrition.