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Upton Sinclair published his novel named, "The Jungle" which describes the disgusting and unsanitary working environment in the meat packing industry in Chicago and food became cleaner.
- Public awareness increased immensely in what they eat
- The Pure Food and Drug Act was introduced
- Characteristics of foodborne illnesses were identified -
World War I (WWI) caused food shortages in America during the late 1910s & early 20s to save enough food for soldiers overseas.
- Meatless Mondays, go wheatless, no white sugar
- Rationing took place
- Cost of food skyrocketed -
World War 2 makes food easier to make.
- Boxed food
- Frozen food
- More processed food -
Easy restaurants dramatically took off. Although the first fast food restaurant was invented in 1916, they didn't become as popular until 30+ years later.
- McDonalds became very popular in the American diet
- Servers would skate to the guest's car
- Drive-thru windows came about -
Americans started to eat a wider variety of food.
- Pizza chains became popular
- International food became popular such as Chinese and Indian food.
- Microwave ovens, Fridges, and Freezers became very common as well
