D. Mark Hegsted, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

D. Mark Hegsted

American nutritionist

Date of Birth: 25-Mar-1914

Place of Birth: Rexburg, Idaho, United States

Date of Death: 16-Jun-2009

Profession: scientist, nutritionist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

David Mark Hegsted (March 25, 1914 – June 16, 2009) was an American nutritionist who studied the connections between food consumption and heart disease.
His work included studies that showed that consumption of saturated fats led to increases in cholesterol, leading to the development of dietary guidelines intended to help Americans achieve better health through improved food choices.