The Turkey: AFTER it Becomes Thanksgiving Dinner

The Turkey

After it Becomes Thanksgiving Dinner 

• The average American eats 17.5 pounds of Turkey each year
   
• Turkey consumption by Americans has increased 116% since the 1970’s
   
• Over 45 million Turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving
   
• Over 50% of Americans eat turkey at least once a week
   
• There are over 8,436 Turkey farms in the United States
   
• White meat has less calories than dark meat
   
• After plucked for Thanksgiving dinner, most Turkey feathers are composted
   
• Turkey skins are used to make cowboy boots and belts
   
• Over 675 million pounds of Turkey are eaten each Thanksgiving in the U.S.