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The battle brewing over how much red meat Americans should eat

The battle brewing over how much red meat Americans should eat
The scientists want Americans to cut down on burgers and other red-meat sources. (Image: 123rf.com)
The Wall Street Journal
By Andrea PetersenGet ready for a big debate over the amount of red meat on your plate, America.Scientists advising the US government on its next round of dietary guidelines have drafted recommendations that would tell the people of the United States to limit how much red meat they eat. It is part of an effort to nudge them to eat more plant foods, including beans, peas and lentils.The draft recommendations have drawn an immediate outcry from the meat industry, setting up a potential fight over the final guidelines – expect...

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