correspondence

correspondence

Vol. 259 January 1 & 8 1976 | WALTER J. BRAY, A. C. MASON, JOEL J. LLOYD, FRANK SORENSEN
**Correspondence on Higher Education:** A. C. Mason comments on two articles in *Nature* regarding the balance between education and professional training in higher education. He suggests that there should be two distinct types of institutions: traditional universities focused on scholarship and human knowledge, and polytechnics specialized in professional training. Universities should maintain a broad education environment for academically inclined students, while polytechnics should offer specialized training with practical applications. This approach would ensure better academic research, professional standards, and value for taxpayer contributions. **The Protein Gap:** Walter J. Bray criticizes the view that protein is the sole solution to nutritional problems, as presented by Drs. Waterlow and Payne. He argues that protein-energy malnutrition involves multiple nutrient deficiencies and that improving traditional diets alone is often insufficient. Bray emphasizes the importance of a diverse diet with complementary nutrient patterns to address nutritional deficiencies effectively. **Human Consumption:** Joel J. Lloyd humorously points out a statistic from the Potato Marketing Board, suggesting an increase in potato consumption in Great Britain, which could be interpreted as either a sign of potato deficiency or an increase in cannibalism. **Peace Prize:** Frank Sorenson criticizes an editorial in *Nature* that opposes awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Sakharov, arguing that Sakharov's struggle for freedom is a peaceful example and that the editorial's stance is hypocritical given the context of the Soviet Union's bureaucracy.**Correspondence on Higher Education:** A. C. Mason comments on two articles in *Nature* regarding the balance between education and professional training in higher education. He suggests that there should be two distinct types of institutions: traditional universities focused on scholarship and human knowledge, and polytechnics specialized in professional training. Universities should maintain a broad education environment for academically inclined students, while polytechnics should offer specialized training with practical applications. This approach would ensure better academic research, professional standards, and value for taxpayer contributions. **The Protein Gap:** Walter J. Bray criticizes the view that protein is the sole solution to nutritional problems, as presented by Drs. Waterlow and Payne. He argues that protein-energy malnutrition involves multiple nutrient deficiencies and that improving traditional diets alone is often insufficient. Bray emphasizes the importance of a diverse diet with complementary nutrient patterns to address nutritional deficiencies effectively. **Human Consumption:** Joel J. Lloyd humorously points out a statistic from the Potato Marketing Board, suggesting an increase in potato consumption in Great Britain, which could be interpreted as either a sign of potato deficiency or an increase in cannibalism. **Peace Prize:** Frank Sorenson criticizes an editorial in *Nature* that opposes awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Sakharov, arguing that Sakharov's struggle for freedom is a peaceful example and that the editorial's stance is hypocritical given the context of the Soviet Union's bureaucracy.
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