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In reply to the discussion: Study: Too much red meat may shorten lifespan [View all]iris27
(1,951 posts)91. Bad methodology.
This study used a "food frequency questionnaire" - something known in nutritionist circles to be incredibly imprecise - and sent it out once every four years for 24 years.
Moreover, the total risk of death over the course of the study was less than 1%. And the risk of death among those who claimed to eat red meat everyday (and really, who does that?)...was, wait for it...ALSO less than 1%.
Meanwhile, the average risk of death among the US population for the subjects' age range was...2.5%
So what does that tell you? Participating in a nutrition study reduces your risk of death by 67%?
No.
It tells you that the subjects in this study are not representative of the population as a whole.
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Feeding any kind of corn to cows is terrifically unhealthy for the cows.
Luminous Animal
Mar 2012
#6
Silage is very commonly fed to cows, and they do well with silage as part of the diet
FarCenter
Mar 2012
#30
When I was growing up on the farm, sileage was the green part only. Not the corn.
Luminous Animal
Mar 2012
#46
This was pre rampant use of anti-biotics. Not one farmer I knew would have fed the cows
Luminous Animal
Mar 2012
#55
I disagree. Conservatives throw out red meat all the time and they seem to live forever!!
Loudmxr
Mar 2012
#9
You could try almond milk. It's delicious and always wins taste tests vs cow milk. nt
Liquorice
Mar 2012
#61
He might like to read "The Omnivores Dilemma" or "In Defense of Food"...
Luminous Animal
Mar 2012
#77
When I goes, I knows I will be with the lawd, do I don't care 'bout no science stuff.
jobycom
Mar 2012
#17
I eat very little beef because I don't have arthritis flare ups if I stay away from it.
appleannie1
Mar 2012
#18
The McFood generation will be the one to reverse the trend toward longer lifespans.
HopeHoops
Mar 2012
#22
I have realized, and am embarrassed it took so long, that there is anti-nutritionalism as well as
RadiationTherapy
Mar 2012
#23
I imagine we often hold anecdotal evidence nearer and dearer to us that peer-reviewed analyses...
LanternWaste
Mar 2012
#34
If they are referring to corn fed, shot full of hormones American cattle, then I believe them.
Beacool
Mar 2012
#31
We have to ban things like pepperoni, salami, and pastrami. Look to NYC to lead the way. nt
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#38