Homefront - Food and Clothing Flashcards
When was rationing introduced?
January 1940
Why was rationing introduced?
To overcome the problem of limited food supplies
Was rationing temporary?
It was introduced as a temporary measure
When were the final restrictions of rationing finally lifted?
1955
What was distributed?
Ration books
What did different colours mean?
Different colours were for different categories in society
Who did people have to register with?
The shops of their choice in order to use their ration books
What essentials were rationed?
Eggs, sugar, butter, margarine, meat, tea, cheese and fruit
What did nutritionists check?
A balanced diet was available to all
What was provided as a substitute to milk as it was in short supply?
Dried milk
How was rationing a levelling experience?
Everyone experienced the same thing
Who was more vulnerable during the wartime?
Pregnant women and children
Who received special provisions through the Vitamin Welfare Scheme?
Children, pregnant women and nursing mothers
What were these women allowed more of?
Milk and eggs
Why did cookery change?
Needed to meet availability
