"Soybeans in Family Meals," U.S. Department of Agriculture Home and Garden Bulletin No. 208, 1974

THF119248 / "Soybeans in Family Meals," U.S. Department of Agriculture Home and Garden Bulletin No. 208, 1974
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Artifact Overview

In the 1970s, scientific research linked diets high in saturated fat and cholesterol to health problems including heart disease and cancer. The United States government urged Americans to reduce their consumption of meat and encouraged alternative proteins. This recipe booklet introduced soybeans as a nutritious, versatile ingredient that provided quality protein with no cholesterol and less saturated fat than meat.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Booklet

Date Made

1974

Subject Date

1974

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.147.30

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Leslie A. and Cynthia R. Miller.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 9.25 in
Width: 7.938 in

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