When we look back at the creation of the modern “science” of nutrition, we can see that the various philosophies are influenced by their founders’ beliefs. For example, Lenna Cooper founded the American Dietetic Association (now called the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) in 1917. Cooper was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which encourages a vegetarian lifestyle. Not surprisingly, vegan and vegetarian advocates often quote studies conducted at Loma Linda University, which is supported by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
