This analysis, which also examined overall diet quality, found that adults who ate red meat more often also tended to eat vegetables more often compared to those who ate red meat less often. In addition, those who ate red meat more often tended to have lower body mass index and a smaller waist circumference. Furthermore, those who ate red meat more often were less likely to have hypertension than those who ate red meat less often. This is consistent with other research that indicates higher protein intakes may help promote satiety and body weight management.