title: Changes in the nutrient quality of meat in an obesity context.
abstract: Today, being either overweight or obese is becoming the norm both in developing and developed countries. Developing countries often experience a double burden of nutrition-related diseases, as both over and undernutrition are experienced, with overweight presently exceeding underweight in most developing countries. Global diet trends such as moving from a traditional diet to more refined foods and increased sugar and saturated fat intake are identified as contributing to excess energy intake. The nutritional content of meat is non-homogenous and dynamic and meat has changed considerably in fat content, in many countries, during the last decade due to consumer demand. Choosing a particular meat cut of a specific fatness level, prior to cooking and consuming it without added high energy condiments, as well as trimming on the plate, can make a significant contribution to decrease energy intake, from a total diet perspective. Prudent portion size is also of importance. Meat is recognised as an important source of protein, vitamin B(12), Vitamin D and essential Omega 3 fatty acids, as well as bio-available minerals such as iron, zinc and selenium.
authors: School of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Road, Pretoria 0002, South Africa.
authors: H C
authors: HC
authors: Schönfeldt
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authors: Gibson