Do Australian dietary guidelines recommend kangaroo as part of a healthy diet?
A. Yes, the Australian Dietary Guidelines 2,3 specifically encourage kids, teens and adults to ‘include lean meat,fish, poultry and/or alternatives’. Kangaroo meat is classified as a red meat under these guidelines, as just like other lean red meats, it is a valuable source of protein and the best source of readily absorbed iron in the diet.
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