They got his name wrong. It was Phil Sokolof. I've read several books recently that pushing for low fat diets has probably contributed most to our current obesity epidemic. Looks like he did more harm than just tinkering with McDonalds' fries.
From wikipedia:
"Sokolof's efforts regarding the McDonald's menu ended the practice of cooking their French fries in beef tallow.[1] He also waged campaigns against the use of so-called "tropical" oils, such as coconut and palm oils, which were used to manufacture many cookies and crackers. According to the Los Angeles Times, Sokolof's campaign forced several manufacturers, including Ralston Purina, Borden, Pillsbury, Quaker Oats, Sunshine Biscuits, Pepperidge Farm, and Keebler to end their use of tropical oils in their products.
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".[4] 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.[5] In 2002, Sokolof briefly returned to his full-page ad purchasing practice to discourage fellow Omaha native Warren Buffett from purchasing Burger King. [6][7]
Sokolof died on April 15, 2004, of heart failure[8] at the age of 82."
No wonder, after eating nothing but vegetable oils.
They got his name wrong. It was Phil Sokolof. I've read several books recently that pushing for low fat diets has probably contributed most to our current obesity epidemic. Looks like he did more harm than just tinkering with McDonalds' fries. From wikipedia: "Sokolof's efforts regarding the McDonald's menu ended the practice of cooking their French fries in beef tallow.[1] He also waged campaigns against the use of so-called "tropical" oils, such as coconut and palm oils, which were used to manufacture many cookies and crackers. According to the Los Angeles Times, Sokolof's campaign forced several manufacturers, including Ralston Purina, Borden, Pillsbury, Quaker Oats, Sunshine Biscuits, Pepperidge Farm, and Keebler to end their use of tropical oils in their products.
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".[4] 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.[5] In 2002, Sokolof briefly returned to his full-page ad purchasing practice to discourage fellow Omaha native Warren Buffett from purchasing Burger King. [6][7]
Sokolof died on April 15, 2004, of heart failure[8] at the age of 82." No wonder, after eating nothing but vegetable oils.
Parents that buy low fat or nonfat milk for their kids are doing them more harm than good.
Growing brains need that good animal fat found in milk and other animal products for proper development.
Maybe that is why so many liberal families are functionally retarded?