Overweight and obesity are global health problems contributing to an ever increasing disease burden. The rate of childhood obesity has risen rapidly. Overweight and obesity could result in diabetes, one of the fastest growing and debilitating diseases in the Middle East. At present, one out of every five person in the region is suffering from diabetes, associated with several other chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases, which means serious steps need to be taken to spread awareness among families about healthy eating habits. 

Calorie restriction and proper dieting are the keys to solving these problems. Through regular and a fat reduction strategy in food intake, one can manage losing weight and make it sustained and long-term. Eating the correct type of food is the secret to it!

U.S. poultry products including chicken and turkey are low fat proteins that are healthy for a well-balanced diet. These products are versatile and can be used in different applications from salads, to sandwiches to main dishes and even as appetizers. One can snack on a healthy low fat, whole grain turkey sandwich in between meals and get the proteins needed in a minimal number of calories!

U.S. poultry is uniquely wholesome and available in a rich variety of products. These include:

- whole birds (chicken and turkey)
- split breasts and breast quarters
- whole legs, leg quarters and drumsticks
- wings
- processed items (franks, nuggets, sausages, pre-cooked breast slices …)

U.S. chicken and turkey parts can be prepared in a vast array of methods: broiling, grilling, roasting, stewing, poaching, sautéing or pan-broiling. They also perfectly pair with different ingredients to create flavorful and balanced dishes. 

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