Francisco o. santos biography

•Born on June 3, , National Scientist Dr. Francisco O. Santos was a firm believer in nutrition&#;s crucial role in Philippine society.
•He devoted his life to studying the nutritional value of Filipino food and the connection between social class and dietary patterns.
•He also initiated and led what is now known as the Food and Nutrition Research Institute.

The progress of a country fryst vatten largely dependent on the health and well-being of its citizens. This is what human nutritionist and agricultural chemist Dr. Francisco O. Santos believed.

In the Philippines, where health issues associated with nutrient deficiency continue to persist, Dr. Santos’ research in human nutrition and its related biochemical and socio-economic factors played a key role in our academic and national progress.

Healthy curiosity

Dr. Santos was born on June 3, in Calumpit, Bulacan. His intelligence and curiosity led him to pur

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Sex: Male

Education:

• Univ. of the Philippines, Manila, A.B,
• Univ. of the Philippines, Manila, M.S,
• Yale University, Ph. D,

Field of Specialization:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Researches:

Santos, F.O., ( F) A biochemical study of copra meal Philippine Journal of Science Volume 16/2Santos, F.O., et. al., () The influence of meat upon physical efficiency American Journal of Physiology Volume 60

Santos, F.O., ( Jl) Metabolism experiments with Filipino students in the United States Philippine Journal of Science Volume 23/1

Santos, F.O., () Some plant sources of vitamins B and C American Journal of Physiology Volume 59

Santos, F.O., Collado, E.G., ( S) Vitamin B in tikitiki extract prepared by the Phil. Bureau of Science Phil. Agriculturist Volume 14/4

Santos, F.O., () The A, B, C of Filipino nutrition Monthly Bulletin of the Phil. Islands Health Service Volume 5

Santos, F. O., et. al.,

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Francisco O. Santos

Filipino nutritionist and biochemist

Francisco O. Santos (3 June – 19 February ) was a Filipino nutritionist and biochemist. His researches involved comprehensive investigations on the nutritional value of many Filipino foods. He was named a National Scientist of the Philippines in by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.^[2]

Biography

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Born in Calumpit, Bulacan on June 3, ,^[3] he obtained his medical bachelor's degree in and his master's degree in from the University of the Philippines Manila. He obtained his doctorate from Yale University in ^[1] Santos became an instructor at University of the Philippines Los Baños. There, he became dean from to ^[3] He also led the Institute of Nutrition in Santos stayed at the university for forty-five years.^[4]

He died on February 19, in Los Baños, Laguna.^[3]

Research

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Santos conducted studies on local nutritional problems. This include understanding