Tag: 1950s health

While no precise, nationally representative obesity percentage is available for the 1950s, studies and comparative data indicate that the prevalence of obesity was dramatically lower than modern rates. Early evidence, such as average weight and BMI data from the post-war era, reveals a population profile that was far slimmer than the generations that followed.

In a 1952 interview with *Pageant* magazine, Marilyn Monroe revealed her peculiar daily diet, a high-protein regimen that included a very unusual breakfast. This iconic star, famous for her curves, started her day with a mix of warm milk and two raw eggs.