Human Nutrition Research Program

We in the beef industry are committed to nutrition research. That commitment has become the platform for all nutrition education materials and the focus of the human nutrition research program. The Human Nutrition Research program studies how beef fits in a healthy diet through investigating its role in weight management, optimal body composition and metabolism; the natural nutrients and lipids found in beef; and beef’s positive contribution to diets consistent with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Additional information on the Human Nutrition Research Program can be found at www.beefresearch.org.

Besides funding human research, our research program seeks to expand the scientific community's knowledge about nutrition, and to extend that knowledge as widely as possible. As outlined in our, Statement of PrinciplesRegarding Nutrition and Health, we are focused on communicating accurate information about beef’s nutritional qualities and the role of beef in a healthful diet. That includes providing factual, scientifically supported information about beef and supporting recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid, that a balanced diet, variety and moderation, coupled with appropriate physical activity provides the foundation for a healthful life. Copies of our fact sheets are located below.

Fact Sheets:

Beef's Nutrients and Cognition
Beef Lipids in Perspective
Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Dietary Beef - An Update
Stearic Acid - A Unique Saturated Fat
Lean Beef and Heart Health
Understanding the Different Kinds of Beef in the Marketplace