Did you know that eggs are rich in nutrients, with almost every essential vitamin and mineral needed by the human body? Or that protein, like what you find in chicken, is a great way to maintain your weight, build muscle and strengthen bones? And new research shows that than what previous studies have shown.
If you’re interested in information about the nutrition of eggs, visit Incredible Egg.
For instance, did you know that there is approximately one egg laying chicken for each American? That’s right! With approximately 327 million of us living in this country and 324 million egg-laying hens, each of us has approximately one chicken laying eggs for our consumption.
Or did you know that Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day of the year for chicken wings, with more than 100 million pounds of wings being consumed on that day?
For more facts about eggs, check out and for information about chicken wings, visit Americans to eat 1.35 billion chicken wings for Super Bowl.
Minnesota’s poultry farmers are committed to raising safe, healthy and affordable food for families in the state and around the world. Their work in producing broiler chickens, eggs and turkeys is valued at more than $1 billion in economic impact and employs more than 26,000 of your friends, family and neighbors, in a variety of jobs, both on the farm and off.
