The beef industry initiated and expanded research on CLA, a unique, naturally occurring fatty acid found in beef. Food Guide Pyramid poster introduced in support of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. The Meat Board was the first organization to create a poster-size version of the pyramid for use by health professionals and educators. Lunchpower introduced, a school foodservice nutrition education program. Food Guide Pyramid tear pad introduced in support of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.
Health professionals can use the tear pad as a nutrition education tool.
A group of researchers led by L.W. Scott at Baylor College in Houston studied the effects of beef and chicken consumption on plasma lipid levels in men with high cholesterol. The results showed that lean beef could be incorporated into low-fat diet plans designed to lower blood cholesterol levels. 1995 NCBA partners with an alliance of food industry, health organizations, and the government to form the Dietary Guidelines Alliance. This alliance helps consumers implement the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Alliance members include the American Dietetic Association, Food Marketing Institute, International Food Information Council, NCBA, National Dairy Council, National Food Processors Association, National Pork Producers Council, the Sugar Association, Inc., and the Wheat Foods Council.