North Carolina produces 61 million turkeys annually, more than any other state. Minnesota and Arkansas are numbers two and three. Americans consumed approximately 11.7 pounds of chocolate candy per person last year and approximately 12.3 pounds of non-chocolate candy per person last year. This is the time of the year when many individuals enjoy a fall harvest meal, which may include turkey. Turkey provides many essential nutrients to the body.
Turkey is low in fat and high in protein.
It is also an inexpensive source of iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and B vitamins. A serving of turkey is approximately 3 ounces of cooked portion. The Food Guide Pyramid suggests that an individual consumes 2-3 servings from the meat group each day. The portions below represent 100 grams, approximately 3.5 ounces, of sliced meat from a whole roasted turkey. Notice that the fat and calorie content varies because white meat has less fat and fewer calories than dark meat.