Brigham Young University. Dept. of Food and Nutrition
The Department of Food and Nutrition was introduced to the College of Family Living in 1955. Before that time, it had been simply a division under the Home Economics department. Marion Bennion (1955-1961, 1962-1970) and Sadie O. Morris (1961-1962) served as chairmen.
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Description
Established: 1955
Abolished: 1970
Location: Provo, Utah (1955-1970)
Functions
The Dept. 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 a college dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1955-1970)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family Living (1955-1970)
Associated Archival Materials
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Sources
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 1957-1958: p. 13 (Marion Bennion, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1958-1959: p. 11 (Marion Bennion, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1959-1960: p. 5 (Marion Bennion, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1960-1961: p. 5 (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)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1964-1966: p. 423 (Marion Bennion, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1966-1968: p. 465 (Marion Bennion, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1968-1970: p. 518 (Marion Bennion, chairman)
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