Phil Sokolof
Phil Sokolof | |
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Born | Heart disease crusader | December 15, 1921
Spouse | Ruth Rosinsky |
Children | 2 |
Phil Sokolof (December 15, 1921 – April 15, 2004)
His research led him to believe that high-fat foods were the primary culprit behind cardiovascular disease, so in the 1980s he founded the National Heart Savers Association.[3]
Sokolof's efforts regarding the McDonald's menu ended the practice of cooking their French fries in
After those achievements, Sokolof's public profile was reduced, but he continued his struggle, primarily against fat in the diet. In 1995, Bryant Gumbel introduced him to debate the Today show as "America's No. 1 Cholesterol Fighter".[5] Sokolof took out ads decrying the popularity of 2% milk, arguing that it is not low-fat, and encouraged parents to only buy skim milk. In 1997, he urged Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods not to endorse McDonald's.[6] In 2002, Sokolof briefly returned to his full-page ad purchasing practice to discourage fellow Omaha native Warren Buffett from purchasing Burger King. [7][8]
Sokolof died on April 15, 2004, of heart failure[9] at the age of 82.[4]
References
- ^ http://death-records.mooseroots.com/l/134805048/Phil-M-Sokolof [dead link]
- The LA Times.
- ^ "... And Phil Sokolof". Los Angeles Times. January 22, 1989. Archived from the original on 2014-11-16. Retrieved 2014-11-16.
- ^ a b McLellan, Dennis (April 16, 2004). "Phil Sokolof, 82; Used His Personal Fortune in Fight Against High-Fat Foods". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ^ Koenenn, Connie (May 4, 1995). "Attack of the Anti-Fat Man: Just Who Is Phil Sokolof and Why Is He Picking On Milk (and the Foods We Love to Eat)?". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2014-11-16. Retrieved 2014-11-16.
- ^ "Articles about Phil Sokolof". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ^ Bedlan, Barry (November 27, 2002). "Ad Urges Buffett Not to Buy Burger King Chain". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ^ Charles, Dan (November 7, 2013). "FDA Moves To Phase Out Remaining Trans Fats In Food Supply". NPR.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-01-10.