nutrition: then and now
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Abby Gold, Ph.D. , M.P.H. , R .D .
Nutr i t ion and Wel lness Spec ial ist
and Ass is tant Professor
Brandy L . Buro
Sue S ing L im
Sarah Uh lenbrauck
NUTRITION: Then and Now
THEN AND NOW QUIZ
Population
Transportation
Clothes (women)
Music
Price of a box of
Corn Flakes (12 oz.)
100 million
8% of population
own a car
Simple skirts, hemline
right above the ankle,
practical clothes
Patriotic songs,
beginning of jazz
8 cents
NOW
310 million
71% of population
own a car
Wide variety of choices,
from jeans to dresses
and suits
All kinds of songs
$3
THEN (During WW1)
THEN NOW
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Compare and contrast
food recommendations
from World War I and
today
Discuss how past
beliefs about food
influence present
nutrition
recommendations
BUY IT WITH THOUGHT
THEN:
Buy nutritionally dense foods to eat
less foods.
BUY IT WITH THOUGHT
NOW:
Buy nutrient-dense foods to get proper
nutrients without exceeding calories.
COOK IT WITH CARE
THEN:
Make small amounts of meat to feed
many people so the soldiers overseas
could have more meat.
COOK IT WITH CARE
THEN:
Canning was highly promoted.
COOK IT WITH CARE
THEN:
Add seasonings to enhance
desired flavor.
COOK IT WITH CARE
NOW:
Use a variety of foods to feed more
people for many reasons.
COOK IT WITH CARE
NOW:
Canning is making a comeback.
COOK IT WITH CARE
NOW:
Add more seasonings to increase flavor
but not calories.
USE MORE WHOLE GRAINS
THEN:
Americans were encouraged to use grains
other than wheat so the soldiers
could have the wheat.
USE MORE WHOLE GRAINS
NOW:
Whole grains
have many health
benefits. Eat three
servings a day.
“WE MUST FEED OURSELVES”
THEN:
Gardening and preserving
NOW:
Community gardening
is in full swing
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GARDENING
NOW:
School-based
gardening: The Early
Sprout Program
BUY LOCAL FOOD
THEN:
Transportation issues
BUY LOCAL FOOD
NOW:
Tastes better
Supports local
economy
Is environmentally
friendly High tunnels
Farmers markets Community
Supported
Agriculture (CSA)
BUY LOCAL FOODS TODAY
NOW:
Eat seasonally. Eat root vegetables in the winter.
Add your own slide here highlighting local foods
activities in your community.
SERVE JUST ENOUGH — SUGAR
THEN:
The soldiers need: Sugar
The folks at home can use:
Molasses, honey, syrup,
dried prunes and dates
SERVE JUST ENOUGH — SUGAR
NOW
SERVE JUST ENOUGH — SUGAR
NOW:
The amount
of sugar
recommended.
16 teaspoons of sugars
SERVE JUST ENOUGH — MEAT
THEN:
Serve at least one
meatless meal a day.
The soldiers need:
Bacon, beef, mutton, pork
The folks at home can use:
Chicken, eggs, cottage
cheese, fish, nuts, peas, beans
NOW:
Serve more variety of proteins.
SERVE JUST ENOUGH — MEAT
SERVE JUST ENOUGH — MEAT
NOW:
The amount of meat we should eat.
3 oz. fish
Daily recommendation:
5½ to 6½ oz.
1 oz. meat
1 oz. cheese 3 oz. meat
PROTEIN EQUIVALENTS
2-3 ounces
lean, boneless,
skinless meat,
fish or poultry
EXAMPLES:
2 oz. cheese
4 T peanut butter
¾ cup cooked dried beans
1 cup cooked legumes
2 eggs
½ cup cottage cheese
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USE WHAT IS LEFT
THEN: Meal planning
USE WHAT IS LEFT
NOW:
Leftover bones
Leftover foods
Stale bread
Leftover wines
and beers
Black bananas
USE WHAT IS LEFT
NOW: Food safety
Clean
Separate
Cook
Chill
USE WHAT IS LEFT
NOW:
Fill the Dome
CONCLUSION
THANK YOU