100 Year-Old Nutrition Professor: 7 Keys to a Long Life | Dr. John Scharffenberg

Nutrition Professor John Scharffenberg invited us to his home to learn the 7 keys to long life. Dr. Scharffenberg’s TEDx talk: Born in Shanghai, China Dec. 15, 1923, spent his first 16 years of life in China. Graduated from high school in Michigan in 1940 (president of my class), took premed in Takoma Park, MD, then the U.S. Army put me through medical school at Loma Linda University, Ca. Graduated in 1947which in those days was called the class of 1948. Got master’s in public health from Harvard University 1956 (was elected by the faculty to the Delta Omega Society). Served two more years in the army to pay for their putting me through medical school, the first year in Fort Ord, CA, the 2nd years asAmerican Military Advisor to the Chinese military in Taiwan. Taught in Loma Linda University as a professor of nutrition for 62 years. Worked in San Bernardino County Health Dept. where I became head of the department.