Data Set B: (Simplified) Meat is the most valuable livestock product. Meat has many
nutrients such as protein, amino acid, minerals, fat and fatty acids, vitamins and other bioactive
components, and small amount of carbohydrates. Based on nutrition value, meat is very
important food because it provides high quality protein. It has all essential amino acids. Meat is
also an organism source of minerals and vitamins.
In the developed countries, the amount of meat consumption is quite stable. However, the yearly
consumption rate in the developing countries has doubled since 1980. The demand for meat
products is increasing because of growing population, changing incomes and food preferences.
World meat production is expected to double by 2050, especially in developing countries. The
growing meat market gives more chance for livestock farmers and meat processors in these
countries. However, increasing livestock production and promoting safe and hygienic meat
products is a big challenge.