Meat institute disputes new diet guidelines

2025 Guidelines criticized for anti-meat stance

The Meat Institute responded critically to the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, particularly its suggestion to reduce meat consumption.

Julie Anna Potts, the organization’s President and CEO, emphasized that this recommendation overlooks the nutritional importance of meat in the American diet.

"The Report’s recommendations are tone deaf and unrealistic for the 95% of Americans who consume meat," remarked Potts.

The Meat Institute argues that meat is a high-quality protein source crucial for growth, brain development in children, weight management, and muscle maintenance in the elderly.

The Institute also pointed out that meat and poultry are rich in vital nutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamins, which the Report itself notes are lacking in many American diets.

The recommendation to cut down on meat consumption ignores these facts and does not consider the cultural diversity and dietary preferences of Americans.

Representing a wide range of stakeholders in the meat production industry, the Meat Institute is dedicated to advocating for meat's role in healthy diets.

The organization champions the inclusion of meat in dietary guidelines, supporting its essential contributions to health and community well-being.

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