Posted on 08/06/2009 7:58:17 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX
Grinding Up a Rancid Review
A 2007 review of previous studies (that is, a study of studies) conducted by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute of Cancer Research claimed that a pattern of research showed a link between red meat consumption and colorectal cancer. The review recommended that people limit their intake of red and processed meats. Slam dunk, right? Not so fast. A nonprofit research organization confirms that the review omitted a major study on meat consumption and cancer.
And this week, the review’s own author is admitting that it doesn’t have much meat on its bones:
The epidemiological study that came out two years ago and declared that there was "convincing" evidence to link consuming red meat with cancer -- specifically colorectal cancer -- was flawed, and now, the author of the report has admitted it and has promised to write a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture saying so.
Just what kind of serious flaws did the review have? Omitting a number of important studies. Overestimating the risk between eating red meat and cancer by a factor of seven. Employing criteria that were “inconsistent” with “established scientific guidelines.”
Serious flaws, indeed. The full comments by the review’s leaders are available here.
Will these newest revelations stop phony “health” groups like the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine or its “Cancer Project” spinoff from making shaky claims about meat and cancer, or suing hot dog makers? Probably not. But you can chow down on your cheeseburger without worrying about any activist-driven “science.” Actually, you always could.
Sorry the link did not come through where it says “available here”, but you can go to the website and link to it from there.
Reed my meet; no new cancers.
>Study claiming that consumption of read meat causes cancer flawed.
At least in spelling/grammar.
Ha, ha, well at least I copied and pasted, so this one isn’t my fault. ;-)
Freepers are very observant!
Oh no! Now I feel like a real idiot. That was my mistake.
I can’t believe I did that. Must be my OBS (old brain syndrome).
Either way .. when I die... I’m going with a FULL BELLY AND A SMILE!!!
So if you don’t read the meat you won’t get cancer.
Hey! I resemble that remark.
Sorry, but I couldn't resist picking on your post..
>Oh no! Now I feel like a real idiot. That was my mistake.
It’s ok, I just thought it was amusing.
If you want to pick at some of my writing, try:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dv698tm_25c7b35cc9
and
http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dv698tm_22dr6x3nfb
I read your post. Sounds like some vegan propaganda was discovered and exposed.
No, no, it’s fine. I just feel like a goofball because I didn’t proofread it carefully before I posted. *sigh*
Post in haste; repent at leisure... or something like that. ;-)
Did they change the title since the time you posted this? The title now is: “Grinding Up a Rancid Review”.
Repent posthaste. for hasty posts.!
Sorry. I agree with your post, I just can’t help the puns.
And trust me, I am not without grammar and spelling sins. I post from my phone and sometimes my old eyes can’t see everything I type.
Sounds like some vegan propaganda was discovered and exposed.
...or chicken/pork industry...
No, and I should have just left the title the way it was, since I messed up the spelling. I just thought it would make it clearer what the article was about. Boy, did I goof!
“Repent posthaste. for hasty posts.!”
Ha,ha, very good!
The Center for Consumer Freedom is dedicated to countering the lies put out by animal rights nuts, food nannies, and other assorted busybodies, like the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. PCRM is really a front group for animal rights proponents and is always harping on the “horrors” of eating meat.
I gotta go. Watching a movie with Mrs. Mag.
Thanks for appreciating my humor.
Like I’m fond of saying, “To learn something, make a mistake. To learn it really well, make an expensive mistake.”
A very wise person told me many years ago, “If you lay an egg, the best thing to do is stand back and admire it.”
No, REALLY, trust your scientific experts.
Really, we are totally objective, we aren’t even people. We have no emotions, no motives, no hidden agendas. We are your betters. If we lie, we lie out of care for you. We only want the best for you. See, that was a lie right there. But it’s true.
That's the funniest thing I've read all day.
I really gotta go or I'm gonna get in trouble with Mrs. Mag.
A very wise person told me many years ago, “If you lay an egg, the best thing to do is stand back and admire it.”
I like that! Probably something I will do frequently. ;-)
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