NCBA slams Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommendations

NCBA is underscoring its disapproval of new recommendations by the Dietary Guidelines Committee, which proposes replacing proteins like beef with peas and lentils.

Executive Director of Nutrition Science and Registered Dietician, Dr. Shalene McNeill joined RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander to discuss the issue she is finding with this, the benefits that beef provides, and how individuals can engage and share their thoughts with policymakers.

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