Mary Gertrude Enig (née Dracon; April 16, 1931 – September 8, 2014) was a nutritionist and researcher known for her unconventional positions on the role saturated fats play in diet and health. She promoted skepticism towards the consensus in the scientific and medical communities that diets high in saturated fats can contribute to development of heart disease, while she advocated for a diet based on whole foods and rich in certain saturated fats.
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1931 Indianapolis, Indiana
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8 September 2014 (aged 83)
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