History of Food Science

By p_roberts3
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    World War I

    1. Food was preserved more than ever before in order for the troops to fight starvation.
    2. United States helped build a agronomic system that could provide food for Americans as well as internationally.
    3. Centered around WWI
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    The Great Depression and WWII

    1. Americans demanded more meat, dairy foods and sweets.
    2. Began selling reduced-fat foods.
    3. Fats were scarce because of the war.
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    Convenience and New Products

    1. One dish meals gained popularity due to more women in the workforce.
    2. New product failures as competition arose.
    3. "Nutrition doesn't sell".
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    Food Saftey

    1. Formed consumer groups and tried to understand their role in the food sector.
    2. FDA and USDA tries to increase their food quality and control.
    3. White House Conference in December, 1969 changed the emphasis on nutrition.
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    Changing Food Consumption

    1. Foods that were preferred became international
    2. More imported foods.
    3. Americans brought in fresher foods.