meat is high in protein. meat provides us with minerals and vitamins our bodies need
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Meat in our diet. Meat is high in protein. Meat provides us with minerals and vitamins our bodies need. However, fat content can vary depending on the type of meat and how it is treated. Fat content of processed meat. Fat content of fish. Fat content of chicken. Fat content of beef. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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• Meat is high in protein.• Meat provides us with minerals and vitamins our bodies need.
However, fat content can vary depending on the type of meat and how it is treated...
Meat in our diet
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Fat content of processed meat
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Fat content of fish
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Fat content of chicken
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Fat content of beef
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How we cook matters
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Choose good cuts of meat
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Lean meat has less than 10 grams of total fat
What is lean?
Extra lean meat has less than 5 grams of total fat
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• Ground or processed meats usually contain more fats than whole cuts – avoid them
• Always choose lean meat cuts• Try to cook meat without adding more fat
This will help to keep your heart healthy!
Healthy meat eating tips
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To help the RSE worker(s) to:• Select lean cuts of meat • Identify ways to cook meat using less fat Activities:Test your lean meat knowledge. Take the quiz by clicking on the tick button below.
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