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Back off the Bacon and Cold Cuts?

Stephen Ornez

Student Science

JANUARY 8, 2016

  A new report by WHO, in October 2015 revealed that eating bacon and other processed foods could lead to cancer. these foods include cold cuts,hot dogs,and other types of sausages. 22 experts concluded from over 800 studies that people who eat lots of red meats and processed meats have higher risk of deadly cancer.

I chose this article because a lot of people eat processed meats and red meat,and because it is an interesting topic. I found it while looking for websites to do my science report on.the fact that beef and other popular things could cause cancer grabbed my attention,as they are eaten by many people.WHO warns that more than 50 grams a day could cause cancer.

it affects society,because many people eat these meats,and they could lower their intake. “You shouldn't be eating well-done cooked meats, or barbecued chickens, or barbecued steaks, or processed meats every single day,”. Having a hot dog or bacon once in awhile is harmless,but having it every day could cause cancer. Each year, more than 130,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. WHO’s 50-gram warning equates to two strips of bacon. It’s about two slices of ham or one jumbo hot dog. Eating red meat has it’s benefits. It contains protein, which the body uses to build maintain muscles and bones. Red meat also provides iron to help the body make red blood cells,but too much is bad.

this article affects me personally as I love hot dogs.it is very important to the average person as many people eat processed or red meats. I learned that eating right is important.this affects human biology,as it could cause cancer,which is a disease.

url:https://student.societyforscience.org/article/back-bacon-and-cold-cuts