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Ed Markey: the food an individual eats fundamentally affects his strength, stamina, nervous condition, morale, and mental…

On the recordMay 21, 2024
the food an individual eats fundamentally affects his strength, stamina, nervous condition, morale, and mental functioning.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey references FDR's view on the importance of nutrition for health.

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