Beneficial Effects of Poultry Meat Consumption on Cardiovascular Health and the Prevention of Childhood Obesity

Abstract

Poultry meat is an animal product important in human nutrition. A variable, and moderate energy content, highly digestible proteins of good nutritional quality, unsaturated lipids, fat-soluble and B-complex vitamins as well as minerals make poultry meat a valuable food. Poultry meat is one of the recommended constituents of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet as well as the Mediterranean Diet. The substitution of red meat with poultry as well as fish, nuts and legumes decreases the risk of developing type 2 and gestational diabetes mellitus, improves glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors. Low-fat diets supported by fruits, grains, nuts, fish and poultry instead of red meat yields cardiovascular health benefits. Antiinflammatory and antioxidative diet enriched with high-quality foods reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines. This favors anti-inflammatory milieu which in turn improves insulin sensitivity and endothelial function and ultimately act as a barrier to obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus and development of atherosclerosis. The nutritive value of poultry meat depends on different factors such as age, feeding, keeping, hybrids, carcass parts and type of meat. Preventive measures against risky aspects of the matter should be developed. Since the use of antibiotics leads to the development of antibiotic resistant pathogens, antibiotics must be replaced by herbs and spices with growth promoting effects, antimicrobial properties, and other health related benefits to solve the problem. Enrichment and fortification with nutrients may cause poultry meat to gain even more functional food character.

Effect of Combination of Time and Temperature on Quality Characteristics of Sous Vide Chicken Breast

“…The high level of protein, complete amino acid composition, essential micronutrients, and low levels of fat in poultry meat provide a healthy diet for different groups of people [ 1 ]. These features reduce the risk of obesity and prevent malnutrition and cardiovascular diseases in humans [ 2 ]. However, poultry meat consumption may be limited among the elderly because of the mastication and swallowing challenges due to different oral impairments [ 3 , 4 ].…”

Nutritional Effects of Removing a Serving of Meat or Poultry from Healthy Dietary Patterns—A Dietary Modeling Study

“…Pork is a nutrient-rich source of high-quality protein and select nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamins B 6 and B 12 [ 31 , 32 ]. Poultry meat is also high in protein and B-group vitamins (mainly thiamin, vitamin B 6 , and pantothenic acid), and minerals (like iron, zinc, and copper) [ 33 , 34 ].…”

Effect of Adding Annatto Seed Powder (Bixa orellana) and Astaxanthin to the Diet in the Productive Performance of Broilers(Ross-308)

“…Researchers and breeders are paying close attention to the chicken business because of its fast expansion and excellent efficiency in transforming food. Due to its great nutritional content and status as an integral part of nutritious cuisine, chicken is widely acknowledged as one of the most essential sources of animal protein for people all over the globe [1,2], and that antibiotic and pharmaceutical usage in poultry feeding is harmful to both bird and human health due to the emergence of antibioticresistant pathogenic bacteria and the resulting suppression of the immune systems of both birds and humans [3,4]. Its ability to improve the productive performance of domestic birds by inhibiting the growth of live microscopic pathogenesis and improving revival efficacy microscopic beneficial substances in the intestine motivated researchers to seek out alternate methods of reducing these barriers, such as the use of normal antioxidants in poultry diets, which have been shown to improve nutrient absorption through the walls of the intestine and thereby boost the coefficiency.…”