CALF_News_February_March_2021

27 CALF News • February | March 2021 • www.calfnews.net TERRITORY MANAGERS Clyde Smith (MS) 601-540-613 Chad Holt (TX) 903-272-5010 Kyle Latham (TX) 254-715-2162 Gary West (TN) 731-335-3023 Jeff Anslinger (MO) 816-244-7340 Emily Bendish (ND) 701-471-3067 Bryan Sundsbak (SD) 605-209-0559 Molly Folot (NE) 970-218-1185 Logan Kennedy (MO) 417-592-1764 info@mlstubs.com By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor T he beef industry is once again applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2020- 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), which recommend beef as part of a healthy, balanced diet for consumers – young and old. USDA and Health and Human Services released the guidelines in late December. A recent Texas Cattle Feed- ers Association (TCFA) release stated the guidelines advise people to “follow a healthy dietary pattern” and choose nutrient-dense foods and beverages, including lean meat. The report reinforces meat as a protein food important for meeting nutrient shortfalls across all stages of life. The report further identified critical life stages and populations, such as pregnant women, babies and toddlers, teen girls highest quality beef in the world,” said TCFA Chairman Scott Anderson. “No other food delivers the same nutrient- rich package as beef, and study after study shows that beef plays a crucial role in a healthy, balanced diet throughout all stages of life.” TCFA noted the guidelines provided recommendations on birth to 24 months of life. “Those recommendations suggest introducing nutrient-dense, complemen- tary foods to infants at about six months including foods rich in iron and zinc,” TCFA stated. “[The National Cattle- men’s Beef Association] and TCFA have been active participants in the DGA process and will continue to work with the next administration on public aware- ness efforts relative to the guidelines.” For more information, visit https:// www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/ files/2020-12/Dietary_Guidelines_for_ Americans_2020-2025.pdf .  Make Every Bite Count 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines Recommend Lean Meat and older adults, who are at risk of defi- ciencies in iron, zinc, protein, B vitamins and choline — all nutrients readily avail- able in beef. “Cattle feeders are proud of the role they play to produce the most nutritious,