Livestock is an expensive source of food because:
A) it is particularly rich in protein.
B) of the amount of land area needed to house the animals.
C) the antibiotics and hormones needed to support high yield are exceedingly expensive.
D) it is the preferred food source in many developing countries.
E) animals are inefficient at converting plant food into meat.

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Livestock requires a significant amount of plant food to convert into meat. However, animals are inefficient at converting that plant food into meat, which makes livestock a more expensive source of food compared to plant-based sources of protein. This inefficiency also contributes to challenges with land use, water use, and greenhouse gas emissions associated with livestock production.

Livestock Is an Expensive Source of Food Because