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R. Rajalakshmi(Nutritionist)
R. Rajalakshmi is an Indian nutritionist who helped to develop a more practical diet for malnourished children in India.

Early Life
Rajalakshmi was born in Quilon, Kerala, India in 1926. Named Lakshmi after her grandmother, she later added the Raja which means "royal" to her name. Lakshmi was very quiet at home, but inside she was very rebellious and determined. During the summer before she was to begin the 8th grade, Lakshmi read all of her older sister's texbooks and was able to convince school officials that she had already completed it elsewhere, allowing her to progress straight to the 9th grade. By the time they figured this out, she was doing so well in her classes that they let her stay.

Education and Career
Rajalakshmi earned her bachelors degree in mathematics from Wadia Colleg in 1945.