For Immediate Release Producers Study Pork s Nutritional Attributes Pork producers from across the United States recently met in Kansas City, MO, to discuss the role pork plays in a nutritious and flavorful diet. The committee met to review research proposals studying the nutritional parity of pork and chicken, the impact of higher-protein human diets, and the role of pork in the diet of growing children. The committee selected two projects for approval by the National Pork Board for funding with checkoff dollars. She said ensuring a healthy, nutritious product is essential to a profitable pork industry.
Human nutrition is extremely important.
We need scientific confirmation that pork can be a healthy part of your diet. In addition to awarding funding to researchers, the committee discussed the formation of a new program to address nutritional challenges to meat consumption. It also looked at issues surrounding mandatory retail labeling, implementation of the 2000 Dietary Guidelines, standards of identity reform, and meat alternatives. NPPC Science Committee Chair Lynn Green said the joint meeting was an opportunity to coordinate research efforts and share information. At this meeting, we re looking at issues like food safety, the environment and herd health.