State dinners often consist of, but are not limited to, black tie or white tie dress, military honor guards, a four or five course meal, musical entertainment, dancing, and speeches made on behalf of the head of state hosting the state dinner as well as the foreign head of state.
Jerky is lean meat that has been trimmed of fat, cut into strips, and then dried to prevent spoilage. Normally, this drying includes the addition of salt, to prevent bacteria from developing on the meat before sufficient moisture has been removed.
Beef jerky is a low-carb food, but fat content varies by brand. An ounce of beef jerky generally contains 2 to 3 grams of carbohydrates, which are mainly from sugars added during processing. The USDA reports that 1 ounce of beef jerky provides 7 grams of fat, but some healthier jerkys contain less than 1 gram of fat per ounce. Look for beef jerkies that are very lean and contain little fat, because the fat in meat is a source of saturated fat which can increase blood cholesterol.