See our new brief on Meat!

Meat consists of the edible parts of an animal, and is a source of protein and micronutrients (e.g. iron, vitamins, choline). Meat can be an important component of a healthy diet. However, red meat is high in saturated fat, and processed meat can be high in salt. High consumption of red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of several NCDs.

Find out more about more about the nutritional value of meat, labelling in the EU, the effects on health of meat intake, and intake recommendations and levels in the EU. Learn about the disease burden linked to diets high in red meat and diets high in processed meat, and find out about policy recommendations to address meat intake. Finally, have a look at some examples of implemented policies related to meat intake.