More meat not needed, dietician saysHPA RECOMMENDATIONS: A dietician said people might have the misconception that more meat is needed if the daily protein intake recommendation increasesBy Lo Bi / Staff reporterEating more meat would not be necessary to adhere to the Health Promotion Administration’s (HPA) draft revisions to its Dietary Reference Intakes and Daily Dietary Guidelines, a dietician said yesterday. Photo courtesy of the Health Promotion AdministrationCancer Care Foundation dietician Huang Shu-hui (黃淑惠) said that people might have the misconception that they must eat more meat if the protein intake recommendation is increased. However, meat is not the only source of protein, as whole grains, dairy products and nuts also contain protein, she added. The HPA draft also reaffirms the recommendations for protein sources, with legumes (beans) being first, followed by fish, eggs and meat, with red meat last, she said. The Daily Dietary Guidelines encourage reduced intake of red meat and processed foods, she added.

Source: Taipei Times March 14, 2026 17:13 UTC