George Eisman

George Eisman (August 5, 1950 – April 23, 2017) was an American registered dietitian and veganism activist. He was the co-founder of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Vegetarian Nutrition Practice Group. In 1993, he was inducted into the Vegan Hall of Fame.

Early life and education

Eisman was born in Miami. He was educated at Middlebury College and obtained a bachelor's degree from Florida State University. In 1975, he obtained a master's degree in geography from the University of Toronto and a master's degree in nutrition from Florida International University in 1976.

Career Eisman was one of seven reviewers for the 1988 position of the American Dietetic Association on vegetarian diets. He taught vegan nutrition at Miami Dade College. The course influenced T. Colin Campbell.

He co-founded the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Vegetarian Nutrition Practice Group.

Death

Eisman died from cancer at Watkins Glen, New York in 2017, aged 66. A Guide to Vegan Nutrition (2015)