Abstract
The role of meat in human diet is far from being clearly understood. In spite of its well-recognized nutritional richness, several arguments against its consumption arise from religious or ideological reasons related to animal rights and welfare, to environmental impact motives, and the sustainability of a meat-based diet. Additionally, the risks and/or benefits from meat consumption to human health are still a subject of great discussion among health sciences experts. It is necessary to clearly distinguish what is an excessive consumption, and its impact on human health, from the benefits of a moderate/adequate consumption of meat and its benefits in nutritional status.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | New Aspects of Meat Quality |
| Subtitle of host publication | From Genes to Ethics |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 465-477 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780081005934 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780081006009 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
Keywords
- iron
- meat
- meat cuts
- protein source
- vitamin B12