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Samm Sinclair Baker

1909 – 1997

American writer

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About Samm Sinclair Baker

Lived 1909 – 1997 (aged 87). Samm Sinclair Baker was an American nutritionist.

Samm Sinclair Baker (born in Paterson, New Jersey, July 29, 1909 – March 5, 1997) was the author/co-author of many how-to and self-help books, most notably The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet which he co-authored with Dr. Herman Tarnower.

He also co-authored four books with Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, including The Doctor's Quick Weight Loss Diet. Baker obtained a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Selected publications

Miracle Gardening (1958) Miracle Gardening Encyclopedia (1961) The Doctor’s Quick Weight Loss Diet (with Irwin Stillman, 1967) The Doctor’s Quick Inches-Off Diet (with Irwin Stillman, 1969) The Doctor’s Quick Teen-Age Diet (with Irwin Stillman, 1971) Dr. Stillman’s 14-Day Shape-Up Program (with Irwin Stillman, 1974) The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet (with Herman Tarnower, 1978) Delicious Quick-Trim Diet (1985)

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Important facts

Born
29 July 1909, Paterson
Birth century
20th century
Died
5 March 1997, New York City
Occupation
Nutritionist
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Samm Sinclair Baker?

American writer (1909-1997)

When was Samm Sinclair Baker born?

Samm Sinclair Baker was born on 29 July 1909 in Paterson.

When did Samm Sinclair Baker die?

Samm Sinclair Baker died on 5 March 1997 in New York City.

What was Samm Sinclair Baker's occupation?

Samm Sinclair Baker was a nutritionist.

What nationality was Samm Sinclair Baker?

Samm Sinclair Baker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samm Sinclair Baker

· Wikidata: Q7409631

· DBpedia: Samm Sinclair Baker

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