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Some Aspects Of Vitamin E And Collagen Relationships, Robert Glenn Brown

Doctoral Dissertations

(From the Introduction)

Several clinical workers in the later 1930's reported that vitamin E was of positive therapeutic value in the treatment of primary fibrositis. At that time a role for vitamin E in connective tissue metabolism was proposed. This role was never substantiated because of the failure of other groups to repeat the original work. It was subseqently realized that the original experiments were very poorly controlled and there was no real way of knowing whether or not the results obtained were due only to chance. Since that time the idea of a vitamin E, collagen relationship …

Nutrition Field Observations And Experiences In The State Of Indiana, Willena Stone Beagle

Masters Theses

This report is based upon the student's experiences and observations during a seven weeks' period of field training with the Indiana State Board of Health. The Division of Nutrition provided. the guidance for the field experiences. Approximately five weeks and two days were spent in the central office, four days in the Northeastern Branch Office, one day in the Northwestern Branch Office, and three days with the local nutritionist in Marian County. It was impossible to learn the entire health program in a limited period of time; therefore, an attempt is made to describe the program as it appeared during …

A Report Of Nutrition Field Observations And Experiences In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Jo Ann Bond

Masters Theses

(From the Introduction)

The purpose of the field experience was to supplement the student's on-campus academic education in nutrition and to broaden her concept of public health work at the state and local levels. The specific objectives of the student were: (1) to study the organization, administration, and functions of an official public health agency, (2) to determine how nutrition programs are planned and executed, (3) to learn how nutrition is integrated into the overall public health program, and (4) to develop an appreciation for the programs and services of other disciplines in the public health agency.