1943 Health for Victory Meal Planning Guide December WWII Nutrition Ephemera
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This original 1943 "Health for Victory" Meal Planning Guide from December offers a fascinating glimpse into wartime American nutrition and food conservation efforts. Published by the Home Economics Institute of Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co., Mansfield, Ohio, this booklet contains menus and recipes designed to help families plan balanced meals while coping with rationing and shortages during World War II. The cover features a compelling image of Santa Claus enjoying a wartime treat, highlighting the era's unique cultural context.Inside, you'll find detailed wartime nutrition advice, including how to get the protein you need with limited meat, rationing tips, and recipes for soya cookies, molasses treats, and various other foods that supported the war effort. The guide also educates readers on preserving vitamins, maximizing ration points, and contributing to the national nutrition program. Measuring roughly letter size with three punched holes for easy storage, this booklet is a valuable collectible for historians, WWII enthusiasts, and ephemera collectors interested in home economics and wartime America.This piece is an authentic example of 1940s American wartime propaganda and practical guidance, reflecting the home front's vital role in supporting victory. It offers unique insight into how nutrition and food planning were integral to the war effort, making it a meaningful addition to any historical or vintage ephemera collection.
This original 1943 "Health for Victory" Meal Planning Guide from December offers a fascinating glimpse into wartime American nutrition and food conservation efforts. Published by the Home Economics Institute of Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co., Mansfield, Ohio, this booklet contains menus and recipes designed to help families plan balanced meals while coping with rationing and shortages during World War II. The cover features a compelling image of Santa Claus enjoying a wartime treat, highlighting the era's unique cultural context.Inside, you'll find detailed wartime nutrition advice, including how to get the protein you need with limited meat, rationing tips, and recipes for soya cookies, molasses treats, and various other foods that supported the war effort. The guide also educates readers on preserving vitamins, maximizing ration points, and contributing to the national nutrition program. Measuring roughly letter size with three punched holes for easy storage, this booklet is a valuable collectible for historians, WWII enthusiasts, and ephemera collectors interested in home economics and wartime America.This piece is an authentic example of 1940s American wartime propaganda and practical guidance, reflecting the home front's vital role in supporting victory. It offers unique insight into how nutrition and food planning were integral to the war effort, making it a meaningful addition to any historical or vintage ephemera collection.
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