Michael F. Jacobson
Michael F. Jacobson (* 1943 ) is an American nutritionist and health activist. In 1971 he co-founded the Center for Science in the Public Interest in Washington, DC , which is committed to healthy eating and consumer protection.
For many years he fought in a leading position for consistent, legible and really informative food labeling and clear warnings and coined the terms " junk food " and "empty calories" that are widely used today . He also wrote a large number of nutrition science books.
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| SURNAME | Jacobson, Michael F. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American nutritionist and health activist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1943 |