In the context of wartime food conservation, home economists were encouraged to adopt a proactive approach toward teachers and lunch planners regarding the inclusion of variety meats in diets. Jessie Alice Cline advocated for a friendly engagement with these foods, urging a deeper appreciation beyond mere acknowledgment. This was discussed in the February 1943 issue of Practical Home Economics.

The War Food Administration also contributed by providing a brochure that included educational themes for essays about variety meats, such as “My Adventures in Eating New Foods.” These initiatives aimed to promote the exploration and acceptance of less commonly consumed meats during a time of food scarcity, as highlighted in Mary Roach's book, "Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal."