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Nutrition Field Observations And Experiences With The Florida State Board Of Health, Bettie Chapman Hawkins

Masters Theses

This report describes and analyzes the observations and experiences of the student during eight weeks of field training with the Division of Nutrition in the Florida State Board of Health. The purpose of the training was to supplement the academic education in public health nutrition at The University of Tennessee and the previous background of the student. The experience was designed to increase her understanding of the function of the Institutional Nutrition Consultant in the total public health program in a state agency.

Through selected readings, conferences, and a planned orientation, data were obtained on the State of Florida; the …

Dietary Supplementation Of Tarhana With Soya Bean Flour And Fish Protein Concentrate, Tahire O.K. Merdol

Masters Theses

Protein malnutrition is a problem in a major portion of the world where good quality protein sources are in short supply and expensive. Extensive studies have been carried out in order to improve the protein quality of certain existing foods which may be more abundant in a given community.

In this study the protein quality of a Turkish soup, tarhana, was determined by measuring its Net Protein Utilization (NPU), Diets containing tarhana were fed to rats at a level which gave 10 percent protein. The effect of supplementing tarhana with either soya bean flour or fish protein concentrate on the …

The Effect Of Avitaminosis E On The Incorporation Of 35S-Sulfate By Rat Tissue Sulfolipids, Brenda Pearl Todd

Masters Theses

The relationship between the sulfation of brain and liver sulfolipids was investigated by comparing the fixation of a test dose of ³⁵S-sulfate by the sulfolipid fractions of brain and liver from rats fed vitamin E-deficient and -sufficient diets. Brain and liver tissue was divided into particulate and soluble fractions and the sulfolipid fraction extracted from each with chloroform-methanol. Following purification of the sulfolipid fractions by dialysis, the radioactivity in each fraction was determined by liquid scintillation.

The data obtained showed a statistically significant decrease in ³⁵S-sulfate uptake by the brain particulate sulfolipid in those animals fed a vitamin …

Nutrition Field Experience With The Division Of Indian Health, Oklahoma City Area, Wanda Lee Dodson

Masters Theses

The topics for investigation were the organization and programs of the Division of Indian Health in the Oklahoma City Area and the role and responsibilities of a public health nutritionist. A field experience of eight weeks was designed for the student to observe and participate in the activities of the Division of Indian Health in the Oklahoma City Area and in the Talihina Service Unit. Data were collected through conferences, interviews, observations, visits, and readings.

The Division of Indian Health in the Oklahoma City Area provides preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services to approximately 73,000 Indians living in the states of …

The Administration And Practice Of Public Health Nutrition In The Arkansas State Department Of Health, Agnes Willoughby Hinton

Masters Theses

This report provides an analysis of the student's experiences during eight weeks of field training with the Nutrition Service of the Arkansas State Department of Health. The purpose of this field experience was to supplement the student's academic training in Public Health Nutrition. The experience was designed to help the student strengthen her philosophy and understanding of public health by introducing her to the following aspects of an official health agency: (1) the practice of public health at the state and local level, (2) the administrative organization of public health nutrition, and (3) the practice of public health nutrition.

The …

Field Experiences With The Division Of Nutrition In The Florida State Board Of Health, Martha Hansard Roach

Masters Theses

This report is based upon observations and experiences during eight weeks with the Division of Nutrition in the Florida State Board of Health. The purpose of the field training was to supplement academic training in public health nutrition at The University of Tennessee and to complement concurrent field experiences in Knox County. A varied program of experiences aided the student in her study of nutrition activities in official health agencies. Information was obtained on history, organization, and programs of the Florida State Board of Health and the Division of Nutrition through selected reading, conferences, conversations, and observations, in addition to …

Observations And Experiences With The Nutrition Services, Jefferson County Department Of Health, Birmingham, Alabama, Joanne Riggins Mounger

Masters Theses

The writer spent eight weeks with the Jefferson County Department of Health, Birmingham, Alabama for field experience in public health nutrition. This report is based upon the observations and experiences of the writer during this period of time.

The purpose of the field experience was to supplement the academic program with practical experiences. The field experience helped the writer better understand the functions of an official health agency and the role of a public health nutritionist within the agency. The writer observed and participated in the nutrition program within the health department as well as with community agencies and professional …

Field Observations And Experiences In The Division Of Nutrition, St. Louis County Health Department, Ann Jensen Rhode

Masters Theses

This thesis describes and analyzes the student's eight weeks of field training in the Division of Nutrition of the St. Louis County Health Department. It has an established nutrition unit that provided the student with appropriate background experience for her future role as a public health nutritionist.

The field experience gives the student in public health nutrition an opportunity to work with allied health personnel under supervision and to apply the theories and principles of public health learned during the academic year to the practice of public health nutrition in the community. The experience was designed to strengthen the student's …