12 Percent Eat Half of America's Beef, Study Says

New research claims just 12% of Americans are responsible for eating half of all beef consumed on any given day. The study conducted by researchers at Tulane University claims men between the ages of 50-and-65-are eating what researchers called a "disproportionate" amount of beef on a given day.

Researchers say they analyzed data using the CDC's "National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey".

Further, the study suggests older adults and college graduates are less likely to eat a carnivore-centric diet.

It tracks the meals of more than 10-thousand adults over a 24-hour period.

The study's lead author claims they focused on beef because of "its impact on the environment, and because it's high in saturated fat, which is not good for your health."

They claim the study's purpose was to assist in targeting educational programs or awareness campaigns to those eating disproportionate amounts of beef.

It is important to note the research was supported in part by a grant from an organization called "The Center for Biological Diversity," which in the past has taken on cattle-grazing on public lands...and timber operations.

The study’s abstract begins with this:

“Concern for the environment when making dietary choices has grown as the contribution of the food sector to global greenhouse gas emissions becomes more widely known. Understanding the correlates of beef eating could assist in the targeting of campaigns to reduce the consumption of high-impact foods. The objective of this study was to identify the demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral correlates of disproportionate beef consumption in the United States.”