What is the most common use for meat in U.S.?

The most common use for meat in the U.S. is for consumption as food. This encompasses a wide range of culinary applications, including:

* Main courses: Steak, chicken breast, pork chops, ground beef for burgers and meatloaf, etc.

* Snacks and appetizers: Deli meats, hot dogs, sausages, jerky, etc.

* Ingredients in other dishes: Bacon, sausage, ham in breakfast dishes, ground beef in pasta sauces, etc.

While there are other uses for meat, like leather production, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals, food consumption remains the most prevalent by far.