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NCBA Statement on 2007 WCRF AICR Second Expert Report on Food Nutrition...

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October 31, 2007 -- "The WCRF/AICR recommendations about red meat and cancer are unsubstantiated and offer bad advice for consumers. There are volumes of research about the benefits of red meat in a healthy diet that far outweigh anything we've seen today.

"There is no evidence red meat causes cancer (http://www.beef.org/NEWSCheckoffHelpsSetNutritionRecordStraight4003.aspx) can be an important part of the solution to the nation's weight problem because the protein in lean beef helps control appetite and build muscle mass, which is essential to maintaining a healthy weight.

"Beef is the number one source of protein in the diet, which is a fundamental building block to muscle development. In addition, the other nutrients in lean beef - such as iron, zinc and B-vitamins - play a critical role in health by preventing anemia, promoting cognitive function, and building a healthy immune system.

"The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (

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