A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), after reviewing more than 500 studies, concluded that animal foods provide “essential nutrients.”

This source includes protein, fat and carbs, as well as iron, calcium and zinc, which are important for health and growth.

However, these macronutrients and micronutrients are difficult to find “in the required quality and quantity” if following a vegan diet, according to the FAO, according to the Daily Mail.

They note that meat, eggs and dairy are “particularly important” for children, young people and the elderly, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women.

The report found that meat, eggs and milk provide important nutrients such as high-quality protein, fatty acids, iron, calcium, zinc, selenium and vitamin B12.

To assess the benefits and risks of consuming animal products, the FAO reviewed more than 500 scientific articles and 250 documents. This is the most comprehensive analysis to date.

The results showed that: Foods from terrestrial animals provide energy and many essential nutrients, such as protein, fatty acids and some vitamins and minerals that are rarely found in other foods, FAO Deputy Director-General Dr. Maria Helena Semedo wrote in the report.

The report notes that plant-based “meat” cannot replace animal products, which lack some essential nutrients...

Evidence shows that adults who consume yogurt and milk have a reduced risk of all-cause mortality, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, colorectal and breast cancer, and osteoporosis, the report said.

The report also found relatively strong evidence that eating eggs does not increase the risk of stroke or heart disease.

Meanwhile, evidence suggests that eating beef has been shown to improve cognition and combat iron deficiency. The report said that eating 72g of beef a day is safe, according to the Daily Mail.

However, the authors note that processed meats, such as cold cuts, bacon and sausages, should be avoided.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is clear evidence that processed meat increases the risk of bowel and stomach cancer.