Food for Life; 11; Water Soluable Vitamins in the Diet

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Series
Food for Life
Episode Number
11
Episode
Water Soluable Vitamins in the Diet
Producing Organization
WMSB
Contributing Organization
Library of Congress (Washington, District of Columbia)
AAPB ID
cpb-aacip-512-8p5v699441
NOLA Code
FDLF
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Description
Episode Description
Dr. Cederquist describes another group of vitamins, those that are water soluble. These enable the body to use the food it takes in by activating digestive enzymes. One of the most familiar water soluble vitamins is vitamin C, ascorbic acid, which is found largely in citrus fruits. The B vitamins (B1, B2, etc.) are also water soluble. Dr. Cederquist describes the functions of these vitamins, gives their sources, and tells what quantities are need to maintain good health. Note: Those with hankering to be pirates will no doubt remember the terrible tales of sailors afflicted with scurvy, a disease produced by a lack of vitamin C. They will also remember that British sailors used to be called Limeys because the British were the first to carry fresh limes and lemons on their ships, a simple preventative for this nautical disease. Running Time: 28:59 (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)
Series Description
In twenty-two episodes, Dr. Dena Cederquist, internationally recognized authority on nutrition, goes from appetizers to zabaglione (a delicious and fattening Italian dessert), pointing out some little-known but fascinating and important facts about the food we eat - or don't eat. This series deals with nutrition. It explains how foods sustain life, how different kinds of foods produce different effects, and how the housewife can plan meals that are nutritious, economical, and yet delicious. But Food For Life will interest not only the housewife; it also will give her husband and children some valuable tips about midnight snacks and picnic lunches. Dr. Cederquist illustrates her lecture with demonstration, laboratory experiments, charts, and diagrams, and, of course, present some sample meals. Dr. Dena Cederquist, the host for this series, has been head of the department of foods and nutrition in Michigan State University's College of Home Economics since 1956. She joined the Michigan State faculty in 1944. Dr. Cederquist is a member of various dietetic and nutritional societies, and has worked closely with the US Department of Agriculture. She also is the author of many scientific articles on nutrition. This series was produced by WMSB, East Lansing, Michigan. The producer-director was Leslie Harcus and the program associate was Lois Korslund, extension television editor for home economics at Michigan State University. It was originally recorded on videotape. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)
Broadcast Date
1961-08-06
Asset type
Episode
Topics
Education
Food and Cooking
Health
Science
Media type
Moving Image
Duration
00:29:48.754
Credits
Producing Organization: WMSB
AAPB Contributor Holdings
Library of Congress
Identifier: cpb-aacip-e8dbf6bc2f9 (Filename)
Format: 2 inch videotape
Generation: Master
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Citations
Chicago: “Food for Life; 11; Water Soluable Vitamins in the Diet,” 1961-08-06, Library of Congress, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC, accessed May 22, 2025, http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-512-8p5v699441.
MLA: “Food for Life; 11; Water Soluable Vitamins in the Diet.” 1961-08-06. Library of Congress, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC. Web. May 22, 2025. <http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-512-8p5v699441>.
APA: Food for Life; 11; Water Soluable Vitamins in the Diet. Boston, MA: Library of Congress, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC. Retrieved from http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-512-8p5v699441