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| Meat Consumption: Nutritional Benefits and Health Effects |
| Jean-Michel LECERF |
| Lille Pasteur Institute(Lille), Nutrition Unit, Lille 59000, France |
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Abstract Meat consumption is often considered as involved in the occurrence of some diseases. The role of meat consumption in metabolic diseases (obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes) and cardiovascular diseases has not been established, but they may be associated with dietary style. Data concerning colorectal cancer suggest the direct deleterious role of an excessive meat consumption, especially when cooked improperly. Some nutritional and genetic factors may play a cancer-protective role. Consumption of a moderate amount of meat cooked in a healthy way holds an important place in a balanced diet.
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