title: [Meat and human health: excess and errors].
abstract: Many studies have examined the influence of meat consumption on human health. Meat eaters have a higher body mass index and more weight gain than vegetarians. The risk of type 2 diabetes has also been linked to high meat consumption. However, the statistical correlations with these metabolic disorders are weak. There is inconsistent evidence of a higher cardiovascular risk. A link between high meat consumption and cancer, particularly colorectal cancer, has been observed in nearly all epidemiological studies. Some studies have also shown a link with breast, prostate and lung cancer. The mode of cooking could be partly En 2 responsible for this effect, due for example to heterocyclic aromatic amines production euro during grilling and intensive cooking. Advice is given.
authors: Nutrition, Institut Pasteur de Lille, 1, rue du Professeur Calmette-59019 Lille cedex. jean-michel.lecerf@pasteur-Lille.fr
authors: Jean-Michel
authors: JM
authors: Lecerf
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000453:epidemiology; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D008460:Meat / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology