<P> Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial restriction of demand . Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is one's allotted portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time . </P> <P> Rationing in the US was introduced in stages during World War II . </P> <P> Although the United States did not have food rationing in World War I, it relied heavily on propaganda campaigns to persuade people to curb their food consumption . </P> <P> Through slogans such as "Food Will Win the War", "Meatless Meals", and "Wheatless Wednesdays", the United States Food Administration under Herbert Hoover reduced national consumption by 15% . </P>

United states of america war ration book one value