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Meat is a nutrient-dense food that provides essential nutrients such as amino acids, iron, zinc, and B vitamins.
Practitioners should recognize the nutritional benefits of including meat in diets.
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meat is a nutrient-dense food consumed across cultures and in a variety of dietary patterns
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Exploring the Role of Meat in Diverse Dietary Patterns and Across Life Stages
Emma G. Mortensen et al. · Meat and Muscle Biology · 2026
DOI 10.22175/mmb.20294
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