Analysis by Sally Fallon Morell STORY AT-A-GLANCE Francis Moore Lappé’s influential 1971 book, “Diet for a Small Planet,” argues that meat production harms the environment and exacerbates global food scarcity, advocating for vegetarianism instead Lappé highlighted that a significant portion of grain production and agricultural land is used for animal feed, contributing to hunger and malnutrition despite abundant food production However, grazing cattle on non-tillable land can enhance soil health and support more livestock sustainably through managed grazing techniques Animal products, particularly beef, are essential for preventing malnutrition and stunting, providing crucial nutrients like zinc, vitamins A, D, and B12 Intelligent
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