Food systems timeline

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    World War 1

    In world war 1, food was essential so soldiers wouldn't have to spend time looking for food.
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    Great Depression

    Because of how bad the economy was, people started adding in bread crumbs and other fats to add in desserts due to the cost.
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    Women in action

    Women during this time period, started to join the work force and made quick meals and convenience foods because they didn't have time to spend an hour(or more) on making food. Now because of this, new products were in demand in the supermarkets and it made an impact on the foods we have in grocery store now.
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    Better food quality

    Food quality started to increase during this time period from the FDA and USDA.
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    Food safety

    Food safety became an important roll in this time period as well as the introduction of international foods.