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WHO report links processed meats to cancer: A SoCal dietitian weighs in
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Oct 26, 2015
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WHO report links processed meats to cancer: A SoCal dietitian weighs in
A new report out today from the World Health Organization shines new light on the potential of eating meat.
The new labels will say that the meat has been "mechanically tenderized," "blade tenderized" or "needle tenderized."
The new labels will say that the meat has been "mechanically tenderized," "blade tenderized" or "needle tenderized."
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A new report out today from the World Health Organization shines new light on the potential of eating meat.

A new report from the World Health Organization shines new light on the potential of eating meat. 

The organization examined more than 800 studies exploring possible connections between processed meat and colorectal cancer. 

Scientists also determined that eating 100 grams of red meat per day raises cancer risk by 17 percent. 

Andrea Giancoli is a registered dietitian and nutrition communications consultant. She shared her reaction with Take Two. 

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