Ancel Benjamin Keys was an American physiologist who studied the influence of diet on health. In particular, he hypothesized that replacing dietary saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat reduced cardiovascular heart disease. Modern dietary recommendations by health organizations, systematic reviews, and national health agencies corroborate this.
Keys in 1945
An example of a K-ration dinner. All the components were intended to fit into a box which would fit into a soldier's pocket
The K-ration was a United States military ration consisting of three separately boxed meal units: breakfast, dinner, and supper. It was originally intended as an individually packaged daily ration for issue to airborne troops, tank crews, motorcycle couriers, and other mobile forces for short durations.
Packaging of K-rations used during World War II and the Korean War on display at Fort Devens
U.S. Army 90th Infantry Division soldiers picking up K-rations before being assigned to combat units, 1944
K-ration breakfast
K-ration dinner