"Save the products of the land. Eat more fish- they feed themselves."
ca. 1917 - 1919
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In the early 1900s, USDA nutrition scientist W.O. Atwater began to make Americans aware that food could be broken down into proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The Food Administration reinforced this message with their campaign to get Americans to substitute fish, beans, and cheese for meat.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Food Administration.
National Archives Identifier: 512583
Full Citation: 'Save the products of the land. Eat more fish- they feed themselves.'; ca. 1917 - 1919; Records of the U.S. Food Administration, Record Group 4. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/save-the-products-of-the-land-eat-more-fish-they-feed-themselves, April 19, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.