People have been advised to reduce consumption by 30% for health and environmental reasons
Photograph: Dan Kitwood/GettyPhotograph: Dan Kitwood/GettyBritons have cut their meat consumption by 17% over the past decade but will need to double these efforts if they are to meet targets for healthy diets and sustainable food production set out in theMeat production is a major contributor to global heating and land degradation, while eating lots of red and processed meat has been linked to a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.
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