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What are medium-fat meats?

Toby Smithson
Toby Smithson on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics
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Medium fat meats contain from 4-7 grams of fat per ounce. Whereas lean meat contains 0-3 grams and high fat meat contains 8 grams or more/serving. Meats that fall into a medium fat group are ground beef, short ribs, lamb rib roast, pork roast, and chicken with the skin. Recommendations are to select lean cuts of meat to help keep the saturated fat and cholesterol down in your diet.

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