Was the Wartime Diet Healthy? A Look Back at Rationing and Nutrition
                                
                                
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                                Studies show that during World War II, national health in countries like the UK improved, with lower rates of obesity and better infant mortality. So, was the wartime diet healthy? The answer is more complex than it appears, revealing both surprising benefits and significant drawbacks.