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Taiwan Nina Teicholz, PhD is an investigative science journalist challenging conventional wisdom on dietary fat and advocating for evidence-based nutrition policy.
Nina Teicholz is the founder and former Executive Director of The Nutrition Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring government nutrition policy is transparent and evidence-based.
Nina Teicholz has been a featured speaker at the Cato Institute, discussing 'Big Fat Nutrition Policy' and her book 'The Big Fat Surprise', examining the historical context and scientific basis of dietary guidelines.
Nina Teicholz presented at the Commonwealth Club of California, discussing her book 'The Big Fat Surprise' and her investigative work into the impact of fats on health and the history of dietary recommendations.
Nina Teicholz is listed as a thought leader in the field of nutrition, science, and health on Swiss Re's profile page, acknowledging her expertise as a science journalist and author.
Nina Teicholz is featured as an author and investigative journalist on Diet Doctor, a platform promoting low-carb diets, where her work, including "The Big Fat Surprise", is highlighted.
Nina Teicholz was a guest on the 'Empowered Health' podcast by Broken Science Initiative, where she discussed how flawed nutrition research led to the demonization of saturated fats and cholesterol.
Nina Teicholz was interviewed on Mikki Williden's podcast, discussing why listeners shouldn't trust the dietary guidelines and her work challenging conventional nutrition advice.
Nina Teicholz publishes 'Unsettled Science' on Substack, where she shares her investigative work on the science and politics of nutrition, offering insights on nutrition and health to over 52,000 subscribers.
Nina Teicholz is listed as faculty for the Cardiometabolic Health Congress, indicating her involvement in presenting or leading discussions related to health and nutrition.
Nina Teicholz, born on May 7, 1965, in Berkeley, California, is an American journalist, author, and researcher known for her work in nutrition science. She pursued her education at Stanford University, earning a degree in American Studies, and later completed her master’s in Latin American Studies at Oxford University. In 2024, she earned a Ph.D. in nutrition with a focus on evidence-based nutrition policy from the University of Reading. Before focusing on nutrition, Teicholz worked as a reporter for National Public Radio and contributed to publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The New Yorker.
Her career took a significant turn when she investigated dietary fats, leading to her New York Times bestselling book, “The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet,” published in 2014. The book critiques established dietary guidelines, particularly those related to saturated fat, and suggests that traditional foods like meat and dairy are safe and beneficial. “The Big Fat Surprise” was recognized as a top non-fiction book by The Wall Street Journal and The Economist, and received positive reviews from prestigious medical journals including The Lancet, The BMJ, and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Following the book’s success, Teicholz became a prominent voice in the nutrition debate, founding The Nutrition Coalition in 2015.
As Executive Director of The Nutrition Coalition from 2015 to 2019, Teicholz championed transparent and evidence-based nutrition policy. Her efforts led to her encouraging Congress in 2015 to mandate a review of the Dietary Guidelines process by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM), which resulted in a two-part report with 11 reform recommendations in 2017. She further encouraged a follow-up report by NASEM in 2019, delivered in 2022 and 2023, to evaluate progress. Teicholz has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed papers documenting issues with the US Dietary Guidelines, such as the lack of rigorous methodology, ignored scientific evidence, and conflicts of interest within advisory committees. Her work continues to advocate for dietary patterns that address chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes based on rigorous data.
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