What is this thing called food? (TEFC)

Examines the use of chemicals in today’s food supply, with narration by Betty Furness. Shows how new food technology has served the consumer but points out a growing concern among scientists as to the possible effects of chemical additives on the human body.

Credits

production company

National Broadcasting Company

producer

Thomas Tomizawa

Duration

00:51:33:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1976

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

013804

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food - Research

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Genetically modified foods

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food - Research

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food additives

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food habits

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Genetically modified foods

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Nutrition

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Food - Research

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1976

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