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What is Ration Diet? Understanding Controlled Food Distribution

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During World War II, food rationing in Britain led to negligible rates of obesity and improved infant mortality, demonstrating that a controlled distribution system can enforce healthier eating habits out of necessity. This surprising effect highlights how a ration diet, a system primarily born of scarcity, can significantly alter population-wide health outcomes.