Myrtle Hogbin

Background

Hogbin, Myrtle was born on July 31, 1943 in Baxley, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Abraham and Lola Beckworth.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Berry College, 1965.

Career

Nutritionist, Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics U. Florida, Gainesville, 1967-1969; nutritionist, Marriott Corporation, Washington, 1969-1972; nutritionist, Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Virginia, 1979-1981; nutritionist, Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia, 1981-1985; nutritionist, USDA, Hyattsville, Maryland., since 1985. Consultant food services Starke (Florida) Nursing Home, 1968-1969. Nutrition instructor American Diabetes Association, Mount Vernon Hospital, 1984-1991.

Achievements

• Myrtle Hogbin has been listed as a noteworthy Nutritionist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Dietetic Association (registered, chair legislation committee 1988), Nutrition Education for Public Practice Group (chair nutrition services payment since 1990), Virginia Dietetic Association (president elect 1991, chair national nutrition month 1989-1991, continuing education), North District Dietetic Association (president-elect, president, treasurer).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, touring, new places.

Connections

Married William Owen Hogbin, August 23, 1969;children: Alicia Lynn, Brian Owen.

Father:

Abraham Beckworth

Mother:

Lola Beckworth

Spouse:

William Owen Hogbin

child:

Brian Owen Hogbin

child:

Alicia Lynn Hogbin