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Pediatric Education and Research 13(2 (Special Supplement -II)):p 487-489, July-Dec 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.121
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Contribution of Dr. David. M. Paige in Field of Pediatrics
Deshmukh Janhavi Praveen, Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Male Rohit H., Tukaram Narwate B.
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Pediatric Education and Research 13(2 (Special Supplement -II)):p 487-489, July-Dec 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.121
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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Male Rohit H., Tukaram Narwate B., et al. Contribution of Dr. David. M. Paige in Field of Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 487-489.Timeline
Received : December 03, 2025
Accepted : December 28, 2025
Published : December 30, 2025
Abstract
Dr. Paige’s research is most notably recognized for bringing the issue of lactose intolerance into the national spotlight, leading to policy changes within the federal school lunch program. His early work in the 1970s with the Maryland Food Committee and health departments was instrumental in establishing nutrition assistance programs that served as a model for the federal Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program, which now serves a substantial portion of the nation’s infants and children. Furthermore, Dr. Paige was a major advocate for breastfeeding within the WIC framework. His scholarly output includes over 130 papers and authorship/editorship of key textbooks like Clinical Nutrition and Lactose Digestion: Clinical and Nutritional Implications. He also held leadership roles at Johns Hopkins, directing the Master of Public Health program and making significant contributions to the development of general preventive medicine residency programs. He is recognized for his commitment to teaching and mentorship, receiving awards like The Johns Hopkins University Heritage Award and the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award. Key Message: Prevention is paramount in early life: The most impactful work must be directed at pregnancy and the early years of life to prevent long-term health and cognitive issues.
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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Male Rohit H., Tukaram Narwate B., et al. Contribution of Dr. David. M. Paige in Field of Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 487-489.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.121
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