Antibiotics Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
““About 3 million pounds of antibiotics are given to humans each year, but a whopping 17.8 million pounds are fed to livestock.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, Jonathan Safran Foer, 2015
Massive amounts of antibiotics are given to animals, far exceeding human use, raising concerns about resistance.
In simple terms: Animals get far more antibiotics than people.
Consider impacts of livestock antibiotic use.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- consumer choices
- food labeling
- policy advocacy
- medical practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this affect your food choices?
- What policies could curb overuse?
Industry may resist change due to profit motives.