Ian K Smith

Ian K. Smith, M.D., is a physician, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and television medical correspondent known for his work on shows like VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club, The View, and The Rachel Ray Show. A graduate of Harvard College, Columbia University, and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, he has authored numerous books on diet and nutrition such as Shred and Super Shred, as well as novels including The Blackbird Papers and The Ancient Nine. In 2010, President Barack Obama appointed him to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, and he created the 50 Million Pound Challenge health initiative.[1][2][3][4][6][7]