Family Nutrition. [Second World War Philadelphia public health manual]

“One of the most important aspects of national defense is nutrition…”

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Issued during World War II, this public health manual outlines American strategies for nutritional well-being on the home front, emphasizing wartime food planning and rationing. Topics include the measurement of nutritional status, dietary value of common foods, protein and vitamin needs, ration budgeting, and home production. Includes foreword stressing the importance of dietary habits to national defense. First published in 1942, this revised 1943 edition reflects evolving wartime conditions and priorities.

A practical, medically guided work reflecting mid-century public health priorities, produced by a committee of physicians and other professionals.

Price: $45.00