Ella Eaton Kellogg, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ella Eaton Kellogg

American philanthropist, pioneer in dietetics, editor

Date of Birth: 07-Apr-1853

Place of Birth: Alfred, New York, United States

Date of Death: 14-Jun-1920

Profession: writer, dietitian, suffragist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Ella Eaton Kellogg (April 7, 1853 - June 14, 1920) was an American pioneer in dietetics who taught and wrote on the subject.
She was educated in Alfred University (B.A.
1872, A.M.
1875); and the American School Household Economics (1909).
In 1875, Kellogg visited the Battle Creek Sanitarium, became interested in the subjects of sanitation and hygiene, and a year later enrolled in the Sanitarium School of Hygiene.
Later on, she joined the editorial staff of Good Health magazine, and in 1879, married Dr.
John Harvey Kellogg, superintendent of the Battle Creek Sanitarium.Kellogg was prominently identified with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), in 1882 being appointed national superintendent of the Department of Hygiene.
Three years later, she was appointed associate superintendent of the Social Purity department of the WCTU.
Out of her experiences in the Social Purity work in the WCTU, grew a pamphlet, in 1890, entitled "Talks to Girls" which enjoyed an extended circulation.
Other books written by Kellogg included Studies in Character Building (1905), and Science in the Kitchen (1892).
Kellogg charter member of the Michigan Woman's Press Association.