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The Basic 7: The First USDA Nutrition Guide
For Health ... Eat Some Foods from Each Group ... Every Day! [Poster]
Notes: A poster promoting the predecessor of the food pyramid, the "basic seven" food groups, first published in 1943 and in use until 1956. At a time when weight loss was less of an issue for Americans, the poster advises, "In addition to the Basic 7 ... Eat any other foods you want."
21-15/16 by 27-15/16 inches.
Edition + Condition: A near fine example, with minor wear to the edges. Folded, as issued (SHIPS FOLDED). This is an original World War II poster, not a reproduction.
Item No: #308105
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