Meat & Poultry

 

Meat and poultry contain protein, which is important for growth and development, and other nutrients your body needs, such as iodine, iron, zinc and vitamin B12.

Avoid processed meats to minimise your intake of salt and saturated fat.

Choose lean cuts of meat and poultry, and follow the recommended serving size.

Make sure you cook and store meat and poultry safely.

Meat and poultry are great sources of protein. They also provide lots of other nutrients your body needs, like iodine, iron, zinc, vitamins (especially B12) and essential fatty acids.

So it’s a good idea to eat meat and poultry every week as part of your balanced diet. But it’s best to stick with unprocessed, lean cuts and to eat the recommended serving size, to avoid taking in too much salt and saturated fat.