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In the 1980s, Romanians faced severe food rationing under Ceaușescu's regime, particularly regarding meat consumption. The Scientific Nutrition Program, initiated in 1982, limited meat intake to 60-70 kg annually, alongside strict controls on other food items. Despite official claims of increased availability, reality showed widespread shortages and reliance on black market sources. The program aimed to reduce caloric intake and introduced substitutes like soy in meat products. By the regime's end, access to meat was severely restricted, with many relying on connections or illegal means to obtain it. The situation reflected broader economic struggles and the impact of state policies on daily life.