North American Meat Institute, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff

As Registered Dietitians, you are continuously faced with questions about the latest news and science regarding your clients’ and customers’ favorite foods.  We know that processed meats have received their fair share of headlines and myths.  Now is the time to revisit your processed meats.  Prepare yourself for the permission to enjoy them! After all, “processed” simply means “prepared.”  Like meats prepared at home, processed meats are prepared at a plant – simply on a large scale.  Plus, prepared beef has numerous nutrition benefits.  Prepared beef products provide a convenient source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Check out the resources below to learn more about the diverse prepared meats category and to answer your customers’ most common questions.