[Answer] On average, how many pounds of pork does each American consume every year?

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...Who doesn't love a good pulled-pork sandwich? This summer favorite and smoky baby-back ribs are perennial favorites for the grill in the summer, especially in Southern cooking. But there are other pork favorites that Americans love. When you consider bacon, holiday hams and pepperoni, the average American will enjoy about 50 pounds of pork each calendar year. As a whole, the U.S. consumes about 15.9 billion pounds of pork each year. Source: ChowHound.com

[Answer] How many calories does the average person consume at a Thanksgiving dinner celebration?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "How many calories does the average person consume at a Thanksgiving dinner celebration?"

...When calculating the calorie consumption at an average Thanksgiving dinner in the U.S., pre- and post-dinner nibbling, appetizers and drinks before and after the meal all contribute to the final calorie count. Research from the Calorie Control Council lists a typical Thanksgiving dinner at a whopping 3,000 calories. When you add in the 1,500 additional calories from nibbling and drinks, an average Thanksgiving dinner may pack an incredible 4,500 calories or more. This means a typical holiday dinner of turkey with stuffing and all the trimmings is equal to more than 2 1/4 times most people's average daily calorie intake. Source: CalorieControl.org

[Answer] On average, how many hot dogs will Americans consume on the Fourth of July?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "On average, how many hot dogs will Americans consume on the Fourth of July?"

...Who better to consult regarding hot dogs than the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. According to the Council, Americans will consume, on average, 150 million hot dogs as part of their annual Fourth of July celebrations. If you line up these hot dogs end-to-end, the line would stretch from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles over five times. Americans take their Independence Day celebrations seriously, with the average household spending around $370 on their festivities. Source: WashingtonExaminer.com