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Food taboos blamed for nutrition in wartime history
A nutritionist cites World War II and WWI examples to argue Western rejection of Asia and Africa food taboos could harm nutrition. He mentions dog meat plans during rationing, cannibalism fears, and blood plasma programs, noting taboos shaped by tribal and sacred views and hindering coalitions for calories and vitamins.
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Asia
Africa
London
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Magnus Pyke
Pyke
Royal Institution