Beef’s nutritional profile helps aid healthy aging

Beef’s nutritional profile helps aid healthy aging

A researcher with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says beef can play a vital role in healthy aging.

Mandy Carr Johnson says beef’s nutritional profile helps aging consumers maintain muscle mass, prevent diseases, and recover from injury. “We know that beef is really a great source of protein,” she says.  “And protein is so important as we continue to develop and maintain muscle.  We also know beef is a great source of iron. 

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