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John A. McDougall

This article is about the American physician and author. For other people with the name, see John McDougall (disambiguation).

John A. McDougall
Born (1947-05-17) May 17, 1947 (age 76)
NationalityAmerican
EducationMichigan State University College of Human Medicine (M.D.)
Occupations
  • Physician
  • author
Known forAdvocacy of the "McDougall Plan", a low-fat fad diet based on starchy foods and vegetables
Notable work
  • The McDougall Plan (1983)
  • The Starch Solution (2012)
Websitewww.drmcdougall.com

John A. McDougall (born May 17, 1947) is an American physician and author. He has written a number of diet books advocating the consumption of a low-fat vegan diet based on starchy foods and vegetables.

His eponymous diet, called The McDougall Plan was a New York Times bestseller.[1] It has been categorized as a low-fat fad diet.[2] The diet rejects all animal products as well as cooking oils, processed food, alcoholic beverages and caffeinated drinks. As with any restrictive low-fat diet, it may lead to flatulence, possibly poor mineral absorption from excess fiber, and limited food choices that may lead to a feeling of deprivation.[2]

  1. ^ "Paperback Best Sellers". The New York Times. May 26, 1985. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Byrd-Bredbenner, Carol; Moe, Gaile; Beshgetoor, Donna; Berning, Jacqueline. (2013). Wardlaw's Perspectives in Nutrition, Ninth Edition. McGraw-Hill. pages 338-339, §10.7, Table 10-7. ISBN 978-0-07-352272-2