Ruth M. Leverton
Ruth M. Leverton (March 23, 1908 – September 14, 1982) was an American home economist.[1] Leverton's research led to advancements in the understanding of protein metabolism. She pioneered the use of human subjects to study nutrients and their interactions through controlled feeding studies where research participants lived in university live-in facilities alongside nonparticipants.[2]
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| Born | March 23, 1908 |
| Died | September 14, 1982 |
See also
References
- "Leverton, Ruth M.". American National Biography. Oxford University Press. (subscription required)
- Hampl, Jeffrey S.; Schnepf, Marilynn I. (1998). "Constance V. Kies (1934–1993)". The Journal of Nutrition. 128 (10): 1597–1599. doi:10.1093/jn/128.10.1597. ISSN 0022-3166. PMID 9772123.
Further reading
- Jeffrey S. Hampl and Marilynn I. Schnepf (1999). "Ruth M. Leverton (1908–1982)". Journal of Nutrition. 129 (10): 1769–1772. Retrieved October 30, 2010.
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