Robert Lee is a Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Central Michigan University. Since the early 1970s he’s had an active interest in vegetarian nutrition and the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention. He studied at Loma Linda University School of Public Health where he received the degrees master of public health nutrition and doctor of public health. He is a registered dietitian and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society for Nutrition. His country home, which he shares with his wife and Yellow Labrador, borders a wetland and large wooded areas, providing opportunities for gardening and nature viewing. He enjoys cooking, woodworking, music, international and independent cinema, and public radio and television.

David Nieman is Professor of Health and Exercise Science, and Director of the Human Performance Lab for Appalachian State University (ASU) at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC. He is the author of 9 books focusing on physical fitness, health, and nutrition. His research focus during the past 25 years has been exercise immunology, with a secondary emphasis on sports nutrition, obesity, aging, and nutritional assessment. Dr. Nieman has more than 185 peer-reviewed publications in journals and books, and about 200 articles in magazines and newspapers. He received the ASU Scholars Research Award in 1997, and the University Teaching Award in 2000. Dr. Nieman has served as President of the International Society of Exercise and Immunology, President of the Southeastern region of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and Vice-President of ACSM. He is a member of 10 journal editorial boards, serves as a section editor for Mosby’s YearBook of Sports Medicine, and serves on the scientific advisory board or as a consultant for multiple companies. Dr. Nieman has run 58 marathons and ultramarathons, and was an acrobatic gymnast and coach for 10 years. His favorite hobby is gardening.