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Contribution of Animal Products to Healthful Diets: Contents

Interpretive Summary, 1
Summary, 1
History, 1
Trends in the American Diet, 1
Nutritional Benefits of Animal Products, 2

Summary, 3

1 Reflections, 5

2 Trends in American Diets, 9
Summary, 9
Introduction, 9
Changes in Food Availability, 9

3 Consumption of Animal Products, 13
Summary, 13
Data Sources, 13
Red Meats, 13
Poultry Meats, 16
Fish and Shellfish, 16
Dairy Products, 17
Eggs, 17
Fats and Oils, 18
Consumer Awareness and Diet Selection, 18

4 Nutrient Composition of Raw and Processed Animal Products, 20
Summary, 20
Introduction, 20
Beef, 21
Pork, 22
Poultry Products, 22
Dairy Products, 23
Egg Products, 23
Finfish, 23
Shellfish, 24

5 Contributions of Animal Products to Essential Nutrients and Healthful Diets, 25
Summary, 25
Introduction, 25
Essential Nutrients, 25
Food Supply and Disappearance Data, 25
Diets and Intake Data, 26
Healthful Diets, 28
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 29
The Food Guide Pyramid, 30

Appendix A: Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols, 31

Appendix B: Glossary, 32

Appendix C: Tables, 33

Literature Cited, 52

Index, 54