To end 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report(PDF)Links to a PDF document. stating that red meat was potentially cancerous, while processed meat was a known cause of colorectal cancer. The WHO and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) now recommend limits in consumption of these meats. For a quick understanding of the report, click here. Limiting consumption […]
How to Eat Less Red & Processed Meat in 2016
WRITTEN BY: Shawna Hite, Healthy People Program Specialist
REVIEWED BY: Dan Remley, Assistant Professor, Field Specialist: Food, Nutrition, and Wellness & Amanda Woods, Healthy Finances Program Specialist.
SOURCES:
- American Egg Board. What's in an Egg?: http://www.aeb.org/retail/registered-dietitian-nutrition
- American Institute for Cancer Research (2015). Colorectal Cancer: Learn About Colorectal Cancer: http://www.aicr.org/learn-more-about-cancer/colorectal-cancer//
- American Meat Institute. Processed Meats: Convenience, Nutrition, Taste: https://www.meatinstitute.org/index.php?ht=a/GetDocumentAction/i/94559%20date
- Harvard Health Publications (2012). 6 Healthy Protein Choices when Cutting Back on Red Meat. Harvard University: http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/6-healthy-protein-choices-when-cutting-back-on-red-meat-201206084865
- USDA (2015). Protein-Foods. Tips for making wise choices from the Protein Foods Group: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/protein-foods-tips
REFERENCES:
- American Institute for Cancer Research (2015). Red Meat & Processed Meat. Retrieved from: http://www.aicr.org/assets/docs/pdf/brochures/red-processed-meats.pdf
- American Institute for Cancer Research (2012). Updated Estimates: Preventing Half of Colorectal Cancers. AICR's Cancer Research Update. Retrieved from: http://www.aicr.org/cancer-research-update/2012/october_4_2012/cru-updated-estimates-colorectal-cancers.html
- Carrie, D. (2011). Trends in meat consumption in the United States. Public Health Nutrition, 14(4), 575-583.
- Food and Agricultural Organizations (2008). Categories of Processed Meat Products. United Nations FAO Corporate Document Repository. Retrieved from: http://www.fao.org/docrep/010/ai407e/ai407e09.htm
- Indiana Department of Education (2014). Guide to Processed Meats/ Meat Products/ Cheeses. Indiana.Gov. Retrieved from: http://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/nutrition/criteria-guides.pdf
- USDA (2009). News 2009: The Egg: It's a Healthy Food. Agricultural Research Service. Retrieved from: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Research/docs.htm?docid=18963
- USDA (2015). Protein-Foods. How Much Food from the Protein Food Group is Daily? Retrieved from: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/protein-foods
- World Health Organization (October 29, 2015). IARC Monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and processed meat. WHO Press Release No. 240. Retrieved from: http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2015/pdfs/pr240_E.pdf
- World Health Organization (October 29, 2015). Links between processed meat and colorectal cancer. WHO statement. Retrieved from: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/statements/2015/processed-meat-cancer/en/
- World Health Organization (October 2015). Q&A on the carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat. Retrieved from: http://www.who.int/features/qa/cancer-red-meat/en/