Biography:
– Born in West Monroe, Louisiana
– Studied chemical engineering at Louisiana State University
– Obtained B.S. degree from Madison College, Tennessee in 1942
– Married Helen Hite in 1942, had 3 daughters
– Died from an accidental fall at his home in Loma Linda, California on 17 July 1997
Vegetarianism:
– Invited to speak on vegetarian diets at the 55th annual meeting of the American Dietetic Association in 1972
– Co-authored an education manual for dietitians on vegetarian diets
– Wrote the statement on vegetarian diets for the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council in 1974
– Co-authored “The Vegetarian Diet: Food For Us All” in 1981
– Attended Loma Linda University’s First International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition in 1987
Research Contributions:
– Established a Vitamin B12 laboratory at Tulane University
– Demonstrated the nutritional adequacy of correctly formulated vegetarian diets
– Authored 62 scientific papers on nutrition from 1944 to 1992
– Recognized for his research on vegetarian diets at the 1997 Third International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition
– The U.D. Register Nutrition Research Fund was established in his honor after his death
Publications and Recognition:
– Co-authored “The Vegetarian Diet: Food For Us All” in 1981
– Recognized at the 1997 Third International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition
– The School of Public Health established the U.D. Register Nutrition Research Fund after his death
– Invited to speak at various events and conferences on vegetarian diets
– Contributions acknowledged by the American Dietetic Association and National Research Council
Legacy:
– The U.D. Register Nutrition Research Fund was established in his honor
– Recognized for his contributions to vegetarian nutrition research
– His work continues to influence dietary recommendations and research in the field
– Remembered for his dedication to promoting the nutritional adequacy of vegetarian diets
– Inspires future generations of researchers and professionals in the field of nutrition
Ulma Doyle Register (4 February 1920 – 17 July 1997) was an American biochemist, nutritionist, Seventh-day Adventist and vegetarianism activist known for his research on Vitamin B12. He was chairman of the Department of Nutrition at Loma Linda University School of Public Health.
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| Born | 4 February 1920 |
| Died | 17 July 1997 |
| Occupation | Biochemist |