MO HCR39

Missouri House Concurrent Resolution 39 urges the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) to reevaluate its recommendations on reducing meat consumption as part of a healthy diet

The resolution argues the DGAC report contains internal contradictions, such as recommending reduced red meat consumption while acknowledging red meat is an excellent source of iron, particularly important for young children and pregnant women

The resolution challenges the DGAC's removal of lean meats from healthy dietary patterns, calling this inconsistent with over three decades of scientific evidence and all previous editions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The resolution disputes the DGAC's claims that reducing animal-based foods improves health and environmental impact, stating these suggestions are not supported by scientific evidence

Directs the Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee