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Height: | Why Are Chickens Getting So Fat? (Science Daily) Quote: Why Are Chickens Getting So Fat? (Science Daily)
Obesity is a problem for many American consumers--and now, even our chickens are getting fat! In all animals, obesity results from an energy imbalance that occurs when more food energy (calories) is consumed than the body actually needs. The excess energy is stored mostly as fat. Over the years, poultry breeders have bred chickens that grow faster and produce more meat in response to a growing ... published Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:04:21 GMT More... | Have a read of the article and post your comments here.
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