evidence: NI red meat consumption stable, but concern for female groups [...] "It is also pleasing to see that red meat consumption in the UK is within the recommended guidelines, and we can focus on encouraging consumers to continue choosing Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured beef and lamb, as a world class product." COVID-19 brought about many lifestyle changes, with the NDNS report highlighting that since the start of the pandemic 59% of households reported that they had cooked at home more.