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An official of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says they are “thrilled” with the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) released by the federal government.

Danielle Beck says the guidelines continue to recognize the important role that lean meats play in a healthy lifestyle. And she says a new category aimed at young children is also positive for beef.

“The new recommendations are for birth to 24 (months), the first time the DGAs have ever provided dietary recommendations for that age range–and the B-24 recommendations really favor beef,” Beck says.

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