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# Nathan Pritikin

(1915–1985)   Nutritionist

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Nathan Pritikin was a nutritionist, best known for *The Pritikin program for diet & exercise*.

## Quick Facts About Nathan Pritikin

Born August 29, 1915

Died February 21, 1985

Profession Nutritionist

Notable works The Pritikin program for diet & exercise

## About Nathan Pritikin

Nathan Pritikin was an American inventor, engineer, nutritionist and longevity researcher. He promoted the Pritikin diet, a high-carbohydrate low-fat plant-based diet combined with regular aerobic exercise to prevent cardiovascular disease. The Pritikin diet emphasizes the consumption of legumes, whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables, and non-fat dairy products with small amounts of lean meat, fowl, and fish.

##  Quotes by Nathan Pritikin

> [All I'm trying to do is wipe out heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-pritikin/all-i-m-trying-to-do-is-wipe-out-heart-disease-diabetes-hypertension/)

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> [The fad diets that many Americans are on are perfect if you want to be hungry all the time and miserable.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-pritikin/the-fad-diets-that-many-americans-are-on-are-perfect-if-you-want-to/)

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[Diets](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/diets/)

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> [Vegetarians always ask about getting enough protein. But I don't know any nutrition expert (who) can plan a diet of natural foods…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-pritikin/vegetarians-always-ask-about-getting-enough-protein-but-i-don-t-know/)

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