Francis M. Pottenger Jr. | |
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| Born | May 29 , 1901 |
| Died | January 4, 1967 (aged 65) |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, writer |
Francis Marion Pottenger Jr. (May 29, 1901 – January 4, 1967) was an American physician and raw food diet advocate. He was best known for his cat study that sparked interest in a diet high in raw animal products including uncooked meats and unpasteurized dairy. Pottenger was a disciple of Canadian dentist and diet food advocate Weston A. Price. The Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation is named after Price and Pottenger.