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Sofia Skoumpa, Adriana Cunha-Neves, John Cleary and David Phelan This literature review focuses on the factors affecting nutritional value of meat and meat products. Between 2024 and 2025 there was an estimated meat production increase of 5,386 carcass weight equivalents worldwide. Meat is rich in essential nutrients, including fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and carotenoids. These nutrients are essential for the regulation of daily biochemical functions in the human body and their consumption at appropriate levels is essential for human survival. Animal feed provides essential nutrients for growth and development.
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