Question

passage
thesis:
a vegetarian diet is not only a feasible alternative to a standard american diet, but it also has health benefits for
the individual and for society.
argument:
vegetarian diets are better for the planet—better use of land and energy.
evidence:
it takes 16 pounds of edible grain to produce one pound of edible beef (lappe).
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what reasoning can i use with this evidence? help me by writing down some ideas.

Explanation:

The evidence about grain - to - beef conversion ratio can be used to show resource inefficiency of non - vegetarian diets. It supports the argument that vegetarian diets are better for the planet (as they use less land and energy implied by lower grain - to - food conversion). Also, it can imply cost - effectiveness (less grain = potentially lower resource cost, which is good for society). And from an individual health perspective, if less resources are used for food production (as shown by the grain - beef ratio), it can be part of a broader argument for a more sustainable (and potentially healthier, if linked to less resource - intensive, more plant - based nutrients) diet.

Answer:

The evidence can be used to show resource inefficiency (supports planet - better argument), cost - effectiveness (for society), and can be linked to a more sustainable (and potentially healthier) diet for individuals.