Is it OK for kids to eat red meat?

A. Since you and your husband do not eat red meat, you are naturally modeling this healthy eating habit to your child. You will be happy to know that ... Since poultry has less saturated fat than red meat, it's a good alternative, however the fat in seafood is the healthiest for people of all ages. read more

The meat industry contends there is no link between red meat, processed meats, and cancer, and says that lean red meat fits into a heart-healthy diet. A meat industry spokeswoman criticized the design of the NIH-AARP study, saying that studies that rely on participants to recall what foods they eat cannot prove cause and effect. read more