| Red Meat | Poultry | |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 126.4 | 40.8 |
| 1985 | 124.9 | 45.6 |
| 1990 | 112.2 | 56.2 |
| 1995 | 113.6 | 62.1 |
| 2000 | 113.7 | 67.9 |
| 2001 | 111.4 | 67.8 |
| 2002 | 114.1 | 70.8 |
| 2003 | 111.7 | 71.3 |
| 2004 | 112.2 | 72.8 |
| 2005 | 110.2 | 73.7 |
| 2006 | 109.9 | 74.2 |
| 2007 | 110.5 | 73.7 |
| 2008 | 106.6 | 72.6 |
| 2009 | 105.7 | 69.4 |
Per capita consumption (pounds)
Sources:
census.gov
Share:
In 2009, Americans ate 1.5X more red meat per person than poultry. Consumption of red meat, known for its dangerous health effects, has declined since 1980 while consumption of poultry has increased. However, over the last decade, consumption of both products has remained fairly stable.