Association seeks extension on comment period from 45 days to 120 days.

Group says the report is inconsistent, and if adopted will lead to conflicting dietary advice.

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee advises a diet that is lower in red and processed meat.

NAMI’s comments called the action “arbitrary and capricious.”

The comments highlight inconsistencies in the way research is being evaluated by different DGAC subcommittees.

Consumers want nutrition guidance, not prescriptive controls or bans, institute says.

Institute also details multi-faceted role sodium plays in meat processing, tells committee environmental issues are outside scope of charge.