Contribution of Terrestrial Animal Source Food to Healthy Diets

By:
FAO
Date:
2022
Resource type:
Peer review
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This report assesses the role of meat, dairy, and eggs in global nutrition. It provides evidence of benefits across life stages, including improved birth weight, child growth, and muscle health in older adults. It also addresses health and environmental concerns and gaps in quantitative dietary guidelines. The report advocates for science-based inclusion of TASF in sustainable diets.