Ansel Keys: The Man Behind the K-Ration

This chapter examines the life and legacy of Ansel Keys, a key figure in nutrition and physiology, who created the K-ration for WWII soldiers. It also investigates the profound psychological and physiological effects experienced by participants in his Minnesota Starvation Experiment, featuring their personal narratives and reflections decades later.

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