Herman Taller
Herman Taller
Herman Taller (pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrmən ˈtɑːlər/) was a notable figure in the field of medicine and nutrition. He was a gynecologist by profession and is best known for his controversial diet book, "Calories Don’t Count".
Etymology
The name Herman is of German origin and means "army man". Taller is a surname of unknown origin.
Biography
Herman Taller was born in the early 20th century. He graduated from the University of Vienna with a degree in medicine. After his graduation, he moved to the United States where he specialized in gynecology.
In the 1960s, Taller gained fame for his book "Calories Don’t Count", which promoted a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet. The book was a bestseller, but it also led to a lawsuit from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for promoting a diet that they deemed potentially harmful.
Controversy
Taller's book "Calories Don’t Count" was controversial because it contradicted the conventional wisdom of the time, which advocated for a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet. The FDA sued Taller for promoting a diet that they believed could lead to heart disease. Taller was eventually convicted of mail fraud and conspiracy related to the promotion of his diet plan.
Related Terms
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA): A federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Herman Taller
- Wikipedia's article - Herman Taller
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