About L. Emmett Holt Jr.
Lived 1895 – 1974 (aged 78–79). L. Emmett Holt Jr. was an American pediatrician.
Research
Holt began his research career as a medical student. At Johns Hopkins, he studied calcium metabolism and its association with rickets. His main field of research was pediatric nutrition. His research into fat absorption in premature babies led to the development of a popular infant formula, while his studies on the nutritional requirements of infants provided data for parenteral nutrition regimes. He also studied fat emulsion as a method of intravenous nutrition, the treatment of maple syrup urine disease through diet control, and the human requirements for various B vitamins. Outside of nutrition, he also published research on topics including lead poisoning, leukemia, meningitis, eczema, and pertussis.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was L. Emmett Holt Jr.?
American pediatrician
When was L. Emmett Holt Jr. born?
L. Emmett Holt Jr. was born in 1895 in New York City.
When did L. Emmett Holt Jr. die?
L. Emmett Holt Jr. died in 1974 in Myrtle Beach.
What was L. Emmett Holt Jr.'s occupation?
L. Emmett Holt Jr. was a pediatrician.
What nationality was L. Emmett Holt Jr.?
L. Emmett Holt Jr. was American.
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