He was a researcher in the field of physiological chemistry , founder of modern dietetics , and promoter of public welfare .
This minor planet was named in memory of Swiss biochemist and physiologist Emil Abderhalden ( 1877 -- 1950 ) .
Emil Abderhalden was a physiologist in the field of physiological chemistry , founder of modern dietetics , and promoter of public welfare .
This minor planet was named in memory of Swiss biochemist and physiologist Emil Abderhalden ( 1877 -- 1950 ) .