Creamed, Canned and Frozen: How the Great Depression Revamped U.S. Diets

Creamed, Canned and Frozen: How the Great Depression Revamped U.S. Diets

During the Depression, cheap, nutritious and filling food was prioritized — often at the expense of taste. Although today the trend is "fresh," food preservation has been historically important. This article can help students see the impact of the Great Depression on American diets.

URL

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/08/15/489991111/creamed-canned-and-frozen-how-the-great-depression-changed-u-s-diets

Author

Andy Coe and Jane Ziegelman

Organization

NPR

Lessons Associated with this Resource

From Boom to Dust
Growing a Nation Era 2: From Defeat to Victory