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The Unconventional Career of Muriel Bell

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196 pages
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7 hours

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Muriel Bell, New Zealand's first state nutritionist, significantly influenced public health through initiatives like milk in schools and iodised salt. As the first woman to earn an MD in New Zealand, her research on vitamins, minerals, and dietary fats addressed deficiency diseases and heart health. A pioneer for women in academia, she served on the Medical Research Council and the Board of Health, advocating for better nutrition. Diana Brown's biography highlights Bell's groundbreaking contributions and her belief in the vital link between nutrition and health.

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The Unconventional Career of Muriel Bell, Diana Brown

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2019
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