Henry Kenneth Cowan | |
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| Born | 17 June 1900 Belfast |
| Died | 16 June 1971 (aged 70) Edinburgh |
| Other names | Sir H K Cowan |
| Occupation | British nutritionist |
Sir Henry Kenneth Cowan FRSE LLD (1900–1971) was an Irish-born physician and dietary expert. He wrote several books on the subject of nutrition and his expertise was used by the British government during the Second World War. He served as Chief Medical Officer to Scotland for a decade (1954–64).