The graph below shows trends in US meat and poultry consumption. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph illustrates information about the consumption of various types of meat, including beef, pork, broilers, and turkey, in the US from 1955 to 2012. The data is measured in pounds.
Overall, it can be seen that the consumption of broilers increased continuously, while the consumption of beef, pork, and turkey remained relatively stable throughout the period.
At first glance, in 1995, beef and pork were consumed by the US population at around 50 pounds and 60 pounds, respectively, while other types of meat were not yet popular. The consumption of pork fluctuated between 35 and 55 pounds throughout the period and stood at about 42 pounds in 2012. The consumption of beef initially reached a high of 90 pounds before dropping drastically and settling at 50 pounds by the end of 2012.
Moreover, broiler consumption began in 1961 at nearly 5 pounds and increased remarkably to 60 pounds in 2007 before experiencing a sudden reduction and settling at 50 pounds. Meanwhile, turkey consumption started at 5 pounds and increased slightly over the given time period, ending at around 22 pounds in 2012.
