Meatless Meat

Concerns about heart disease and diabetes cause people to purchase more plant-based products.

Concerns about greenhouse gas emissions cause people to eat less meat.

Concerns about the nutritional value of processed meats cause people to purchase more

plant-based products.

Concerns about herbicides on the grass grazed by cattle cause people to eat less meat.

“By doing so, they were able to make meatless versions of dishes that were popular at the time.” (paragraph 2)

“Unlike vegetarians, flexitarians want to reduce how much meat they eat, but not cut it out completely.” (paragraph 4)

“As a result, many companies are investing millions of dollars to create better tasting meat replacements.” (paragraph 8)

“Meat substitutes typically do not contain iron, zinc, vitamin B12, or any of the other key nutrients found in meat.” (paragraph 10)

 “Plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of medical conditions, including heart

disease and diabetes.” (paragraph 5)

“The production of 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) of beef can require as many as 4,000 gallons (15,000 liters) of water.” (paragraph 7)

“One company is using heme, an iron-rich molecule that gives red meat its appearance, in its popular brand of plant-based burger substitutes.” (paragraph 8)

“Some meat substitutes contain high amounts of sodium, sugar, and saturated fat.” (paragraph 10)

from objective to optimistic

from empathetic to persuasive

from detached to critical

from enthusiastic to advisory

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widespread

to describe how meat substitutes are commercially produced

to highlight the risks and benefits of eliminating meat from one’s diet

to inform about the causes and effects of eating less meat

to persuade people to consume the meat substitutes that are available

It compares hunger for food with demand for meat substitute products.

It suggests that the demand for plant-based products will be satisfied.

It increases interest in plant-based products for new customers.

It implies that demand for meat substitute products is not maintainable.

Genetically modified foods create concerns for human health.

Demand in the United States is increasing for meat substitutes.

China is responsible for the global interest in plant-based diets.

It implies that demand for meat substitute products is not maintainable.