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C Sample presentation Read the sample presentation below and fill in the blanks with the proper numbers. To d a y, I ’d l i k e t o draw your attention to an important concept k nown a s t h e wa t e r footprint. Each of us has a water footprint, which r e p r e s e nt s t h e t o t a l amount of water used to produce the goods and services we utilize. As t he i n fog r aph i c on the right illustrates, depending on your diet, the food you purchase can have a significant wat e r f ootpr i nt . For instance, if you buy one kilogram of bovine meat, an average of liters of water has been used in its production. The water footprints for sheep, pig, and chicken meats are 8,763, 5,988, and liters per kilogram, respectively. Challenging meat’s dominance as the most water- intensive food type are nuts, which require 9,063 liters of water to produce a kilogram on average. Lower on the scale are fruits and vegetables, requiring 962 and liters per kilogram, respectively. The main thing to remember is that meat and dairy products use a significant amount of water because animals need it for their feeding and growth. Each of us can make personal choices to help decrease our water footprint. For instance, you might think about trying Meatless Monday, which involves skipping meat one day a week. Furthermore, supporting locally sourced foods and cutting down on food waste are ways we can contribute. In conclusion, through minor adjustments to our daily routines, we can collectively contribute to reducing our water footprints and conserving global water reserves. Let’s work together to make a positive impact and take care of water for the future. Thank you. How Thirsty Is Our Food? Liters of water required to produce one kilogram of the following food products (Global averages) 15,415 9,063 8,763 5,988 4,325 3,265 1,644 1,020 962 322 Bovine meat Nuts Sheep/goat meat Pig meat Chicken meat Eggs Cereals Milk Fruits Vegetables Introduction Body Conclusion Source: Water Footprint Network 98 I Unit 4 Shaping a Sustainable World