ABSTRACT
The food items in this group include meat,
poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts. These
foods are valuable sources of protein, iron, B
vitamins, zinc and magnesium, however care
must be taken to ensure they are not high in
fat. Red meat has received a great deal of bad
press over recent years, resulting in many
people believing it to be an unhealthy food
which should be avoided. However, red meat
can be part of a healthy diet so long as lean
cuts are chosen and it is cooked in a low-fat
way. When discussing this food group with
patients, emphasize the importance of making
low-fat choices.
