No, meat provides many nutrients and doesn't need to be left out of a healthy diet. Choose lean cuts of meat and watch the portion size.
Meat is a very good source of iron and zinc, nutrients low in the diets of many women and children.
In addition, a 3 ounce serving of beef top sirloin has less fat and cholesterol than a chicken leg. R ules of thumb when shopping for lean meat. Examples include tenderloin, sirloin, eye of round, or top round. When selecting lean beef look for choice or select grades because they are the leanest. Look for the greatest percentage lean in ground meat.