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Red meat - Nutrition: Encyclopedia II - Red meat - Nutrition

Many nutritionists consider red meat less healthy than alternative foods because of its high saturated fat content. In some studies, consumption of red meat has been linked with colorectal cancer. The food guide pyramid was criticized for not distinguishing between red meat and other types of meat, and the newer My Pyramid recommends that consumers choose lean forms of red meat. The healthy eating pyramid recommend ...

Red meat: Encyclopedia II - Red meat - Nutrition

Red meat - Nutrition

Many nutritionists consider red meat less healthy than alternative foods because of its high saturated fat content. In some studies, consumption of red meat has been linked with colorectal cancer.

The food guide pyramid was criticized for not distinguishing between red meat and other types of meat, and the newer My Pyramid recommends that consumers choose lean forms of red meat. The healthy eating pyramid recommends that red meat be consumed sparingly.

Red meat is rich in iron, and it is important for vegetarians and others who do not consume it to find other dietary sources of iron. It also provides protein and vitamins such as zinc, niacin, vitamin B₁₂, thiamin, riboflavin, and phosphorus.