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Nutrition Resources

Exploring the Meat Case

Highlights the basics of labels, nutrition and packaging helpful for navigating the many options in the meat case (1 page)

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Beef Choices Decoding the Label

Explains common labeling claims often found on beef packages (1 page)

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Surprising Facts About Lean Beef

Busts seven myths about beef’s nutritional value and includes a delicious beef kabob recipe (2 pages)

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Beef Nutrition Basics

Exploring the Meat Case
Highlights the basics of labels, nutrition and packaging helpful for navigating the many options in the meat case (1 page)

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Retail Cuts Chart
Shows cuts of beef, where they come from, and appropriate cooking methods (Poster)

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Beef Choices Decoding the Label
Explains common labeling claims often found on beef packages (1 page)

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Burger Breakdown
Compares nutritional value of ground beef and ground turkey (1 page)

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AHA Nourish Your Heart Recipes
Six heart-healthy, mouth-watering beef recipes (Recipe cards)

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Fatty Acid Infographic
Compares the fatty acid content of beef, fish, chicken, and olive oil (1 page)

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Surprising Facts About Lean Beef
Busts seven myths about beef’s nutritional value and includes a delicious beef kabob recipe (2 pages)

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Understanding Diet’s Role in Cancer Risk
Infographic providing an introduction to the relationship between eating patterns and cancer (1 page)

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Get your Strength from Beef
One-page resource that overviews Showcases the nutrients beef provides your body (1 page)

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Protein-Focused Resources

Powerful Protein
Describes the impact that beef’s high quality protein can have on health (2 pages)

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Proteins Are Not Created Equal
Describes the nutritional differences between various protein sources (1 page)

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Stock Your Protein Pantry
Practical handout that lists the amount of protein in various food sources (1 page)

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Patient Education Resources

Exploring the Meat Case
Highlights the basics of labels, nutrition and packaging helpful for navigating the many options in the meat case (½ page)

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High Cholesterol Handout
Illustrates how to eat a heart-healthy diet including lean beef (Tri-fold pamphlet)

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Weight Management Handout
Gives practical information for achieving weight loss or maintenance while enjoying food (Tri-fold pamphlet)

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Introduction to Diabetes Handout
Provides helpful tips and strategies for diabetes prevention and management (Tri-fold pamphlet)

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Stock Your Protein Pantry
Practical handout that lists the amount of protein in various food sources (1 page)

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Youth MyPlate Handout
Colorful handout perfect for younger audiences showing how foods fit into USDA My Plate guidelines (2 pages)

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MyPlate Handout
Visual representation of how foods fit into USDA My Plate guidelines, including a recipe for a balanced meal (2 pages)

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Pediatric Nutrition Resources

Beef as a First Food
Details research and applications related to beef’s nutritional value for infants (12 pages)

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Feeding Tips for Healthy Infant Growth
Outlines nutritional requirements and feeding strategies for infants (2 pages)

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Eating Tips for Healthy Toddler Growth
Outlines nutritional requirements and feeding strategies for toddlers (2 pages)

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Smart Starts For Infant Nutrition
Overview of the value beef provides for infant growth, brain development, and immune system (1 page)

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Research

BOLD (Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet) Study
Rousell et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2012 (8 pages)

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BOLD (Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet) Study Summary
Summary of study on beef’s effects on lipids, lipoproteins, and apolipoproteins (1 page)

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Red Meat and Meditteranean-Style Eating Pattern Study
O’Connor et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2018 (8 pages)

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Red Meat and Meditteranean-Style Eating Pattern Study Summary
Summary of study that shows a Mediterranean-style eating pattern with lean, unprocessed red meat has cardiometabolic benefits for overweight adults (1 page)

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Evolution of Lean Beef Study
McNeill et al., Meat Science, 2012 (8 pages)

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Evolution of Lean Beef Study Summary
Summary of study documenting changes in beef production and processing resulting in a greater amount of lean beef in the marketplace (1 page)

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Lean Beef and Vascular Health Study
Roussell et al., Journal of Human Hypertension, 2014 (6 pages)

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Lean Beef and Vascular Health Study Summary
Summary of a study of the effects of a DASH-like diet containing lean beef on vascular health (1 page)

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Red Meat and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Study
O’Connor, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2017 (13 pages)

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Red Meat and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Study Summary
Summary of a meta-analysis of controlled trials that assess the effects red meat and cardiovascular disease risk (1 page)

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Beef WISE (Weight Improvement, Satisfaction & Energy) Study
Sayer et al., Obesity Science and Practice, 2017 (13 pages)

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Beef WISE (Weight Improvement, Satisfaction & Energy) Study Summary
Summary of study on beef’s role in weight improvement, satisfaction, and energy (1 page)

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Blood Lipid Effects of Beef Study Summary
Summary of a meta-analysis of the effects of beef consumption on blood lipid profile (1 page)

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Sarah Ryan, MS, RDN, LD

"As a dietitian in corporate wellness, sharing strong messages about food rooted in evidence-based practice is integral to making an impact with my clients. The Raw Truth About Beef Program shared insight that brought me even closer to beef than before. I value the great deal of integrity, care, and unwavering dedication by our Texas farmers and ranchers. We’re so lucky to have a bountiful, nutritious food supply that includes delicious lean beef."

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