Health and nutrition


The MLA nutrition program provides information about the nutritional benefits of red meat and its role in a healthy diet.

MLA's team of qualified dietitians provide evidence-based nutrition information to support the key nutrition program activities. Along with this a range of communications targeting consumers and healthcare professionals.

Red Meat Amazing Food campaign

The Red Meat Amazing Food campaign communicates to consumers the need for red meat's five critical brainpower nutrients to assist proper brain function.

Learn more about red meat's five critical nutrients for the brain

Healthcare professional communications

MLA's communications to health care professionals reinforces the relevance of red meat's nutrients, especially iron and zinc, for their patients. Communication activities include:

  • General practitioner campaigns

    Advertisements in GP publications, online promotional activities and support for continuing education.

  • Vital newsletter
    Provides an update on new research and its application for practitioners. Read the latest edition of Vital

  • Patient brochures
    Assists practitioners in providing practical advice to their patients on healthy eating. See a selection of patient brochures

  • Conferences and symposia
    Supports continuing education for health care professionals and dietitians.

Nutrition research program

The nutrition research program was developed in consultation with nutrition experts, to ensures up-to-date, credible and relevant evidence about the role of red meat in a healthy diet consistent with national health priorities.

Since 2000, the program has funded over 33 national studies conducted by a wide range of research institutions nationally, including:

More information

Emily Walker
Phone: 1800 023 100
Email: info@mla.com.au


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