NCBA responds to Dietary Guidelines Report's recommendation of reducing beef consumption NCBA says Committee ignored "robust and rigorous scientific evidence" about re meat's role in a healthy diet12 December 2024 12 December 2024 3 minute read 3 minute read By: By: National Cattlemen's Beef Association North AmericaThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) reiterated the important role of beef in a healthy diet and responded to the questionable advice published in the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Scientific Report. “Most Americans today already eat beef within the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommended levels for a healthy diet. With a single, 3-ounce serving of lean beef, Americans receive half of their daily protein needs, as well as 10 essential nutrients like iron and B vitamins—all in less than 170 calories. “We’ve had 40 years of Dietary Guidelines, and during that time, beef consumption has decreased, yet Americans suffer more from obesity and chronic disease than ever before. BackgroundEvery five years, the federal government formulates the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a foundational document on nutrition that helps inform federal nutrition policies and programs like school lunches.