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War, Nutritionism, and the Great Depression

In early 20th-century America, discover how World War I changed the way civilians eat. Observe how corporations dictated the American diet, and witness the advent of chain supermarkets, junk foods, the marketing of food with health claims, and the government’s new role in food supply in the wake of the Depression.

English
  • Originally Aired May 5, 2013
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 17, 2021 by
    blueflinko
  • Modified October 16, 2024 by
    virgilinojuca