Background
Burke, Kenneth Iber was born on August 21, 1933 in Covert, Michigan, United States. Son of Lloyd Ernest and Nora Francis (McNeal) Burke.
researcher Food scientist Nutrition educator
Burke, Kenneth Iber was born on August 21, 1933 in Covert, Michigan, United States. Son of Lloyd Ernest and Nora Francis (McNeal) Burke.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Southern Missionary College, 1959. Master of Education in Natural Science, Clemson University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1973.
Associate professor, Southern Missionary College, Collegedale, Tennessee, 1972-1974; chemist department agriculture, State of Florida, Tallahassee, 1968-1972; instructor, Southern Missionary College, Collegedale, Tennessee, 1963-1966; associate professor, Southern Missionary College, Collegedale, Tennessee, 1972-1974; associate professor, Loma Linda (California) U., 1974-1983; professor nutrition and dietetics, Loma Linda (California) U., since 1983; associate department chairman nutrition and dietetics, Loma Linda (California) U., since 1985. Consultant food industries, since 1978. Chairman management committee 1st International Congresson Vegetarian Nutrition, Washington, 1987.
Served as corporal United States Army, 1953-1955. Member American Dietetic Association (registered dietitian), Institute Food Technologists (professional), New York Academy of Sciences, California Dietetic Association (treasurer Inland district 1979-1982, representative 1981-1982, 89-92, nominating committee 1982), Sigma Xi.
Married Theresa Ann Cunningham, August 14, 1960. Children: Thomas Gerald, Sabrina Kay, Susan Marie, Daniel Edward.