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The and industry is the largest The 2010 U.S. Dietary Average Meat Consumption segment of U.S. agriculture. Total meat and poultry Guidelines for Americans in the U.S. production in 2010 reached more than 92.1 billion recommend eating 5-7 oz. pounds, up 1.2 billion pounds from 2009. 55% — THE of meat per day as part of a , , lamb, In 2011, the meat and poultry industry processed: healthy, balanced diet. 8.2% Fish and mutton 8.7 billion chickens 34.1 million UNITED 246 million turkeys 2.2 million There are at least: 110.9 million hogs and lambs 29 cuts of beef STATES In 2011, American meat companies produced: 6 cuts of pork 26.3 billion pounds of beef And numerous poultry cuts 22.8 billion pounds of pork that are leaner and have less calories MEAT than a 3 oz. serving of salmon 5.8 billion pounds of 36.8% Poultry 291 million pounds of veal, lamb and mutton INDUSTRY 37.7 billion pounds of chicken A 3-oz. serving of lean meat provides about 160- 200 calories plus significant amounts of many key American men on average eat 6.9 oz. of meat At a Glance Top and Poultry Slaughtering States: nutrients such as protein. These proteins contain all per day and women eat 4.4 oz. Cattle - Nebraska, Texas, Kansas 9 essential amino acids needed for growth and good Hog - Iowa, North Carolina, Illinois overall health, making meat a “complete” protein. Americans spend less than any other developed Chicken - Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama nation in the world on food broadly and on meat March 2011 Turkey - Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas Meat is also a great source for iron, magnesium, and poultry specifically. 1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW zinc, niacin, selenium, riboflavin and B-vitamins that 12th Floor, help your body turn food into energy. See chart for percent of disposable income Washington, DC 20036 There are 6,278 federally inspected meat and p. 202-587-4200 f. 202-587-4300 poultry slaughtering and processing plants in spent on food at home. www.meatami.com the U.S. New studies show meat can aid in weight loss by providing a sense of satisfaction that helps to control appetite and metabolize food more efficiently. Feeding our Economy Feeding the World

In 2009, 526,290 workers were In all, companies involved in and poultry generates $2.4 billion The U.S. exported 921.4 million metric tons (MT*) directly employed in the meat and meat production, along with their in state sales taxes. of beef and beef variety meat in 2011, up 21% from poultry packing and processing suppliers, distributors, retailers 2010. Export value of beef and beef variety . Their combined salaries and ancillary industries employ The meat and poultry industry’s exports reached a record $6.1 billion in 2011, up 52.9% totaled more than $19 billion. 6.2 million people in the U.S. economic ripple effect generates 31% from 2010. 48.4% with jobs that total $200 billion $832.4 billion annually to the U.S. On a volume and value basis, the top three markets Through its production and in wages. economy, or roughly 6% of the for U.S. beef in 2011 were , Canada and distribution linkages, the meat entire GDP. . Records were also set in Taiwan, South Korea and poultry industry impacts Through direct taxes paid, these and Vietnam firms in all 509 sectors of the companies and their employees In 2009, meat and poultry industry U.S. economy, in every state and provide $81.2 billion in revenues sales totaled $154.8 billion. The U.S. exported 1.75 billion MT of pork and pork every congressional district in the to federal, state and local govern- variety meat in 2011, up 6% from 2010. Annual country. ments. The consumption of meat total pork shipments were valued at $5.32 billion, up 30% from 2010

The top markets for U.S. pork in terms of volume were 24% (largest pork-producing state) Average Earnings of Employees in Iowa Japan, Mexico and /Hong Kong, but in terms of value were Japan, Mexico and Canada. Employees in meat Meat Processing The U.S. exported 3.4 billion MT of poultry and processing plants on Plant Employees

poultry variety in 2011, down 8% from 2010. 10.9% 10.4% average earn more than The value was estimated at $3.97 billion. 10.2% 6.4% $29,000 per year plus Preschool 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Teachers Exports in 2011 accounted for 22.8 percent of U.S. benefits, and employees pork production, 19.8 percent of poultry production in meat packing plants Nursing Aids and 10.6 percent of beef production. earn $26,400 per year *1 MT = 2204.6 lbs at Home of Disposable Income Spent on Food Percent Mexico Canada plus benefits, for jobs Security Guards Philippines in rural areas with a low Netherlands cost of living. $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000

Feeding US Essential Nutrients

Feeding Us Essential Nutrients