US food rationing during World War II

The video tutorial discusses the re-education of US food shoppers during a time when they needed guidance on selecting nutritious and plentiful foods. It introduces the Office of Price Administration (OPA), which was responsible for regulating the rationing process. Housewives were involved in this process through questionnaires, leading to the issuance of stamp books.

What was the primary goal of educating US food shoppers during this period?

• To increase the sales of luxury foods

• To help them choose foods that were both plentiful and nutritious

• To promote international cuisines

• To reduce the consumption of all food items

What does OPA stand for?

• Office of Product Allocation

• Office of Policy Analysis

• Office of Price Administration

• Office of Public Affairs

What was the main responsibility of the OPA?

• To distribute food to the needy

• To regulate the rationing process

• To promote local markets

• To manage food production

Who were the primary recipients of the questionnaires?

• School children

• Housewives

• Farmers

• Grocery store owners

What followed the distribution of questionnaires to housewives?

• The issuance of stamp books

• A survey on food preferences

• A cooking competition

• A public debate on rationing