How foods of animal origin contribute to healthy diets

Foods of animal origin are beneficial to human health across all life stages, according to the latest Food and Agriculture Organization report.

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While more studies have been carried for milk, red meat and eggs than for poultry, including terrestrial animal sourced foods has been deemed beneficial for human health and nutrition.
While more studies have been carried for milk, red meat and eggs than for poultry, including terrestrial animal sourced foods has been deemed beneficial for human health and nutrition.
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What role do terrestrial animal sourced foods (TASFs) play in healthy diets, and how do they improve nutrition and health outcomes? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has sought to answer these very questions through an evidence and policy overview on the state of knowledge and gaps. It has concluded that TASFs are among a range of food that can contribute to balanced dietary patterns.

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