American Meat Institute Foundation Statement

Aug. 31, 2009— -- Today's meat case is diverse and offers products to meet all nutritional needs including products that are low-fat, fat-free and reduced sodium, which allows consumers the right to choose the food they purchase and ultimately consume. While you aggressively attacked processed meat products for their sodium content, a government analysis of the top 20 sodium contributing foods included only three meat products. Rounding out the list were 17 other foods including salty snacks, cheeses, milk, white bread and other non-meat foods (Source: NHANES, 2003-2004).