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shock! Eating red meat in older people increases mortality

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  People who eat more chicken and fish have a relatively lower risk of early death
  
  The survey results show that those who consume less than 0.14 kilograms of red meat per week male In comparison, men who ate 0.79 kilograms of minced beef per week died from cancer are 22% more likely to die from heart disease and 27% more likely to die from heart disease.
  
  female On the other hand, women who eat a lot of red meat are 20% more likely to die from cancer and 50% more likely to die from heart disease than women who eat less red meat.
  
  Rashmi Sinha of the National Cancer Institute, who led the survey, said that people who eat more "white meat" such as chicken and fish have a relatively small risk of early death.
  
  It is recommended to eat less red meat
  
  In addition to the benefits, Barry Popkin of the University of North Carolina Interdisciplinary Obesity Center said in a commentary attached to the paper healthy , eating less red meat can also bring other benefits.
  
  Elizabeth Politi of the Duke Center for Diet and Health in North Carolina said that just by increasing the proportion of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet, you can naturally reduce the amount of red meat you eat. “I'm not saying everyone should be vegetarian," she said. "Meat should only play a supporting role in the meal, not play a major role. ”
  
  Manufacturers raise questions
  
  Sinha wrote in the paper that several health organizations have recommended that people limit their consumption of red and processed meat to reduce the risk of cancer. This survey once again confirms this view.
  
  Charlene McNeil of the Beef Producers Association said that eating a balanced diet and eating lean meat in moderation, supplemented by exercise and quitting smoking can prevent slow sexually transmitted diseases occur.
  
  The National Beef Producers Association and other organizations have questioned the findings. Nutritionist Cheech Snyder said in a statement that the study "attempts to combat all red meat consumption by looking at extremes in meat consumption, when most Americans don't (eat that much red meat)."

shock! Eating red meat in older people increases mortality

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