Food Systems Timeline and Essay Assignment

By jdog123
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    Getting enough food

    -This period represents an emerging nation
    -America grew a sweet tooth
    -Food was essential to our victory in WWI
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    Innovation in Getting By

    -This period was during WWII
    -Americans desired more meats, sweets and dairy foods
    -Sugar became short in supply
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    Convenience and new products

    -This is when nutritional concerns appeared
    -Uprise in women in the workforce
    -Food scientists were in demand and many worked to create different foods
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    Food Safety

    -Citizens sought government assistance
    -The white house conference in 69' was a big moment
    -Nutrition labeling and changes in standards occured during this time
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    Changing Food Consumption

    -Americans wanted a wider variety of food from across the world and seasonal foods all year
    -Food sector made new agricultural practices for safer foods
    - The concept "food science" was made