Edna P. Langholz - 1931-1993. (American Dietetic Association president for 1981-82) (ADA Reports) (Bibliography)

Edna Page Langholz, 1981-82 president of The American Dietetic Association, passed way on June 16, 1993, in Tulsa, Okla. She will be remembered for her innovative thinking, her visionary role in the education of dietetics professionals, and her enthusiasm for the profession.

Edna received her bachelor's degree from Florida State University and completed her dietetics internship and master's degree at the University of Iowa. She worked in a variety of positions including clinical dietitian at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa; instructor, School of Medicine and Health, University of Oklahoma; and nutritionist, Oklahoma Regional Medical Program. She ultimately formed her own company, Langholz Consultants, Inc, which provided services to multi-faceted clients in business and industry as well as to long-term-care facilities. In addition to her business, she coauthored two books, Over 50 and Still Cooking and The Nutrition Game. At the time of her death, she was working on a children's …