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The Beef Perspective
The most important dietary advice people can follow to decrease risk of chronic disease are the 2005 Dietary Guidelines, which recommend a nutrient-rich, balanced diet from all five food groups. However, frequent studies featured in the media can be confusing, and often provide conflicting suggestions for good dietary habits that can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases. Diet as it relates to chronic diseases like cancer is an ever-expanding area of research. This page contains resources for navigating the science on red meat and cancer risk, as well as information on the role of lean beef in a healthy diet.
The Science:
An independent review of red meat and cancer risks
Understanding the complicated nature of nutritional epidemiology
Food risks in perspective
What science says about beef’s naturally nutrient-rich package
News and Updates:
For media inquiries contact Meghan Pusey 720.840.8744
1/2/2008 – “Meat-related bogus health scares cited by ACSH” Meat & Poultry
12/19/2007 – “Top Ten Unfounded Health Scares of 2007” American Council on Science and Health
11/15/2007 - "5 Food Rules to Break" Men's Health
11/7/2007 - "A steak in causing cancer?" The Washington Times
11/7/2007 - "Flabby claims about food and cancer" Spiked
11/1/2007 - FOX News Column on AICR Report
10/31/07 - NCBA Statement: WCRF recommendations for red meat not supported by research
10/31/07 - "Report stresses link between obesity and cancer," Reuters
10/31/07 - "Body fat is linked to six types of cancers," Los Angeles Times
10/30/07 - "Interpreting Health Studies: Science Panel Offers Tips for Journalists,” American Council on Science and Health
10/30/07 - "Eating Food Will Kill You," USA Daily
10/17/07 – "A Cancer Non-Epidemic," New York Post |