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Meat industry has a cow over US dietary guidelines

Meat industry has a cow over US dietary guidelines

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The US meat industry is fighting a call for more plant-based diets and a potential government policy shift on dietary guidelines

A nationwide food fight is heating up after the US government accepted final public comments this month on a scientific advisory report recommending Americans reduce their meat consumption for the sake of healthier and more environmentally sustainable diets. The meat industry is fighting back against those who want healthier guidelines, and this battle looks like it could go the distance.

Meat industry has a cow over US dietary guidelines

-The Guardian 5/19/2015