Vintage 1942 “Food and Nutrition” Booklet published by the American National Red Cross (Washington, D.C.) 

An original World War II–era nutrition booklet published by the American National Red Cross, revised January 1942 (ARC 725), this  booklet is a fascinating piece of wartime home economics and public health history.

Details

• Publisher: American National Red Cross
• Title: Food and Nutrition
• Edition: 5th Edition (Revised Jan. 1942)
• Format: Softcover booklet, 6 x 9"
• Printed in U.S.A.
• Copyright dates listed: 1925, 1927, 1934, 1941, 1942

Contents

• Nutritional guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Food group recommendations and daily diet standards
• Charts showing food values (vitamins, calories, etc.)
• Educational material used for home front nutrition during WWII
• Early guidance on balanced diets, including items like cod liver oil and fortified foods

Condition

• Good condition for age (80+ years old)
• Covers show moderate wear, creasing, and surface marks
• Interior pages are intact and readable
• Some age toning and light wear throughout
• No major missing pages noted
• See photos for full condition detail

Great piece for:

• WWII/wartime home front collectors
• Vintage cookbook and ephemera collectors
• Red Cross memorabilia
• Nutrition and public health history enthusiasts

Note: This booklet reflects early 20th-century dietary guidance. It is an interesting snapshot of how nutrition was taught during the WWII era.

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