1. Red Meats
By: Elaini Young

2. What is Red Meat?
Red meat is type of protein from
animals that, when raw, is red.

3. What’s the difference between
Lean and Red Meat?
Lean Meat Red Meat
 Lighter color  Heavier, red color
 Comes mainly from poultry  Greater abundance of nutrients (zinc,
iron, thiamine and riboflavin)
 Less fat content than red meat
 Greater source of muscle-building
 Lower number of calories
protein.
 Can cause cardiovascular disease and
even arthritis and hypertension as
well as colon cancer.

4. Types of Red Meats
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Goose
Pork

5. Nutritional Information on certain red
Beef (100%)
meats. Lamb (3 oz) Duck (1/2)
Calories: 159 Calories: 187 Calories: 1159
Total Fat: 10.5 g Total Fat: 7g -12% Total Fat: 113g- 174%
Saturated Fat: 4.0g- 20% Sat. Fat: 3g- 14% Saturated Fat: 38 g 90%
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.2g Cholesterol: 426 mg Cholesterol: 218 mg
Cholesterol: 55mg- 18% Sodium: 48mg Sugars: 0g
Sodium: 42mg- 2% Total Carbohydrate: 2g Protein: 33g
Total Carbohydrates: 0.6g Protein: 26g Vitamin A: 10%
Protein: 14.7 g Vitamin A: 424% Vitamin C: 13%
Vitamin A 0%• Vitamin C: 6% Calcium: 3%
Vitamin C 0% Calcium: 1% Iron: 38%
Calcium 1%• Iron: 39%
Iron 9%
Pork (1 unit) Goose (1/2)
Calories: 445g Calories: 1407
Total Fat: 10g 15% Total Fat: 75g 115%
Sat.Fat:3g 16% Sat. Fat: 27g 135%
Cholesterol: 1507mg 502% Cholesterol: 567mg 189%
Sodium: 320 mg 13% Sodium: 449mg 19%
Vitamin A: 0% Total Carbohydrate: 0g
Vitamin C: 4% Protein: 171g
Calcium 4% Vitamin A: 5%
Iron: 369% Vitamin C: 0%
Calcium: 8%
Iron: 94%

6. Pro’s & Con’s of Red Meats
Pro’s Con’s
 Makes up most of our body that  Can contain sat. Fat, which causes
protects (muscles, organs, bones,
cartilage, skin and antibodies) our inflammatory, if consumed to
bodies from diseases. much.
 May contain antibiotics,
 Enzymes that facilitate critical
chemical reactions in our body (from hormones and other substances
digestion to the building and re-
building of cells) are made up of potentially harmful to humans.
protein.
 The protein in the meat breaks down
into building blocks of amino acids,
which are then used by cells to repair
themselves.

7. Diet Plan For Teenage Girls Who Eat Red Meat
Breakfast
 3/4c whole grain cereal 1 slice of whole wheat or
2% or soy milk multigrain toast
 ½ c of berries or bananas 1 ½ tbsp of jam
 ½ cup of orange juice ¾ cup of yogurt (plain or
fruited)
½ cup of cherry juice
Lunch
Salad (fruit or vegetable) (light Turkey/Chicken sandwich
dressing if desired) 2 slices of tomatoes
1 cup of ice water 1 shred of lettuce
*Add egg or chicken to salad Whole wheat bread
(optional) ¾ cup of apple slices
Cup of cranberry juice
Dinner
¼ cup steamed/raw vegetables 1 beef burger w/ lettuce
½ pork chop tomato, lettuce and onion
 ¼ cup of mashed potatoes (pickles, mustard, ketchup, and
mayo in small portion)
1 cup Milk
Snack
6 slices of apple w/ 1/8 cup of ½ cup of ice cream (no
peanut butter or caramel sauce toppings)
(optional) and ice water

8. Diet Plan for Teenage Boys Who Eat Red Meat
Breakfast 1 1/2 – 2 eggs (whatever way 1 large bagel w/ light cream
•
preferable) cheese.
• Whole grain toast w/ butter 1 protein bar
•Orange Juice Orange Juice
Lunch 1 roast beef sandwich on
white or multi-grain bread w/
1/2 pulled pork sandwich on
white or multi-grain sandwich.
lettuce and light dressing (if Celery stick
desired) Gatorade
¼ c chips
Water
Dinner 1 c of pork meat
1/3 c mashed potatoes
8 oz. duck meat
1/4 c green beans
Side salad (light dressing) 1 biscuit (light butter)
½ c milk ½ c milk
Snack 2protein/fiber bars
Gatorade
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1 small bag of chips
1 orange
 Gatorade

9. Credits
 http://www.dailyperricone.com/2010/03/the-pros-and-co
 http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/poultry-products/788
 http://www.ask.com/questions-about/List-of-Red-Meats
 http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy