PUBH 1102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Upton Sinclair, Adulterant, United States Farm Bill
Document Summary
Pure food and drug act of 1906. First federal law regulating foods and drugs. Arose out of public outcry as a result of the jungle (upton sinclair) describing unsanitary meat processing facilities, and other widely publicized episodes of food adulteration. Truth in labeling" law designed to raise standards in the food and drug industries, and protect honest businesses. Defined "misbranding" and "adulteration" for the first time. Paved the way for the eventual creation of the food and drug administration (fda) Key us food policy legislation that guides food system. Legislation passed by congress every 5 years. Authorizes billion in spending over 10 years. Homestead act: encourage people to settle in the west. Raise standards in food and drug industries. Current bill is agricultural act of 2014. Evidence based food and beverage recommendation to promote health of population, prevent chronic disease, help people achieve and maintain healthy weight.
