In chapter 5 of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan implies the central claim that raising cows in an industrial setting is a terrible way to raise beef. After rereading, select one supporting point for this claim. (RI.8.8) * 1 point
A cow’s digestive system has evolved to eat grass, yet cows are fed a corn-based diet because it fattens them up quickly.
Bison and the prairie grasses lived together in a partnership for thousands of years, but that changed with the development of industrial farming.
Cows have a specialized stomach called a rumen.
Cows spread grass seed, plant it with their hooves, and fertilize it with their manure.
What is one piece of relevant evidence that supports this point? (RI.8.8) *
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“Only certain animals, including cows, sheep, goats, and bison, can make a meal out of grass” (64).
“Cattle raised on grass simply take longer to grow than cattle raised on corn” (63).
“The bacteria break down the cell walls of the grass and allow the cows to get at the protein and carbohydrates within” (64).
“On the plains of the American west, where steer 534 was born, bison and the prairie grasses lived together in a partnership for thousands of years” (65).
After rereading, select another supporting point for this claim. (RI.8.8) *
1 point
Saturated fats are not healthy for humans and should not be