Does Meat Consumption Affect Mortality? (IMAGE) American Osteopathic Association Caption Evidence shows that physicians should encourage patients to limit animal products when possible and substitute red meat and processed red meat with plant-based foods. Credit The <I>Journal of the American Osteopathic Association</I> Usage Restrictions Please give credit to the JAOA. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.