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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