Way of all flesh: A look at meat-eating patterns worldwide
1 year, 11 months ago

Way of all flesh: A look at meat-eating patterns worldwide

Hindustan Times  

Around the world, as households get richer, they tend to eat more meat. Taiwan The tiny but relatively-well-to-do island nation has among the highest levels of meat consumption per capita in Asia: about 90 kg annually. The country’s annual per capita consumption of meat has soared with the rise of the middle class since the 1970s. Per capita consumption stands at 101 kg; that’s 276 gm of meat a day. India consumes less than 4 kg of meat per person per year; grain and vegetables remain the primary components of an average meal.

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