Ruth M. Leverton

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Ruth M. Leverton (March 23, 1908 – September 14, 1982) was an American home economist,[1] known for her groundbreaking research on protein metabolism. She was a pioneer in using human subjects for controlled feeding studies, where participants lived in university live-in facilities alongside nonparticipants to study nutrient interactions.[2] She was one of the six winners of the Federal Woman's Award in 1972.

Born(1908-03-23)March 23, 1908
DiedSeptember 14, 1982(1982-09-14) (aged 74)
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Ruth M. Leverton
Born(1908-03-23)March 23, 1908
DiedSeptember 14, 1982(1982-09-14) (aged 74)
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Federal Woman's Award winners in 1972: Mary H. Ferguson, Patricia Ann McCreedy, Ruth Margaret Davis, Phyllis Dixon Clemmons, Lois Albro Chatham, and Ruth M. Leverton

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