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Poll On Red Meat Consumption And Health, 2003

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A majority of consumers believe that consuming red meat or fatty dairy foods increases the chance of developing heart disease.

Asks respondents if they think eating red meat or fatty dairy foods increases their risk of developing heart disease.

Survey question asks “For each of the following, please tell me to what extent, if any, do you feel each of the following increases your risk of developing heart disease? – Eating red meat or fatty dairy foods”

  • A lot (31%)
  • Some (37%)
  • A little (20%)
  • Not at all (11%)
  • Don’t Know/Refused (1%)
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Unknown, Prevention Magazine, 2003 United States (National)

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Animals Used for Food English Human Health Meat Consumption Humans

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