Meat is high in protein. Meat provides us with minerals and vitamins our bodies need.

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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

Fat content of processed meat

Fat content of fish

Fat content of chicken

Fat content of beef

How we cook matters

Choose good cuts of meat

Lean meat has less than 10 grams of total fat

What is lean?

Extra lean meat has less than 5 grams of total fat

• 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

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.

Learning Goals

Meat is high in protein. Meat provides us with minerals and vitamins our bodies need.

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