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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Heather_Little-White.jpg|thumb|right]] '''Heather Little-White''' (1952 – 2013) was a renowned [[Jamaica|Jamaican]] [[nutritionist]], [[disability rights activist]], and [[journalist]]. She was widely recognized for her contributions to the fields of [[nutrition]], [[health education]], and [[disability advocacy]] in Jamaica.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Heather Little-White was born in [[Kingston, Jamaica]]. She attended [[St. Andrew High School for Girls]] and later pursued higher education at the [[University of the West Indies]] (UWI), where she earned a degree in [[nutrition]] and [[dietetics]]. She furthered her studies in the United States, obtaining a master's degree in [[public health]] from [[Columbia University]].<br />
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== Career ==<br />
Heather Little-White began her career as a nutritionist, working with various organizations to promote healthy eating and lifestyle choices. She was a regular columnist for the [[Jamaica Gleaner]], where she wrote extensively on topics related to [[nutrition]], [[health]], and [[wellness]]. Her articles were well-received and helped to raise public awareness about the importance of a balanced diet and healthy living.<br />
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In addition to her work as a nutritionist and journalist, Little-White was a passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. After becoming paralyzed from the waist down due to a gunshot injury in 1999, she dedicated much of her life to promoting [[disability rights]] and improving accessibility for disabled individuals in Jamaica. She was involved with several disability organizations and worked tirelessly to ensure that people with disabilities had equal opportunities and access to resources.<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Heather Little-White was married and had two children. Despite the challenges she faced after her injury, she remained active and continued to contribute to her community through her writing and advocacy work. She was known for her resilience, positive attitude, and unwavering commitment to helping others.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Heather Little-White's contributions to [[nutrition]], [[health education]], and [[disability advocacy]] have left a lasting impact on Jamaican society. She is remembered as a trailblazer who used her platform to educate and inspire others, and her work continues to influence the fields of nutrition and disability rights in Jamaica.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Nutrition]]<br />
* [[Disability rights]]<br />
* [[Health education]]<br />
* [[Jamaica Gleaner]]<br />
* [[University of the West Indies]]<br />
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[[Category:2013 deaths]]<br />
[[Category:Jamaican nutritionists]]<br />
[[Category:Jamaican journalists]]<br />
[[Category:Disability rights activists]]<br />
[[Category:University of the West Indies alumni]]<br />
[[Category:Columbia University alumni]]<br />
[[Category:People from Kingston, Jamaica]]<br />
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