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The Department of Child Development and Family Relationships was introduced to the College of Family Living in 1966. The Department Chairs were: Duane M. Laws (1966-1970);

Description

Established: 1955

Abolished: 1970

Location: Provo, Utah (1955-1970)

Functions

The Department of Food and Nutrition aimed to instruct students in understanding of the role of food in the health of an individual and the preparation of food of high quality in both nutritional and culinary properties. Courses include those such as Essentials of Nutrition, Menu Planning and Meal Service, and Food Preservation.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Food and Nutrition functioned under the administration of a chairman under the Dean of the College of Family Living.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1955-1970)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family Living (1955-1970)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family Living. Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition (1970-1981)

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University, 1975: vol. 3 p. 77 (department name changed to Food Science and Nutrition, curriculum changes)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1954-1955: p. 264 (Food and Nutrition previously a division under Home Economics department)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1955-1956: p. 39, 223-227 (Marion Bennion, chairman; function of dept. to instruct in the role of food in health and nutritional and culinary preparation; example courses: Essentials of Nutrition, Menu Planning and Meal Service, and Food Preservation)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1956-1957: p. 13 (Marion Bennion, chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1961-1962: p. 9 (Sadie O. Morris, chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1962-1964: p. 407 (Marion Bennion, chairman)

Maintenance Information

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EAC-2009-00310

Creator: LFW