Claim: In 1965 a 'grossly obese' man survived without eating for one year and 17 days, living entirely off his body fat and supplemental vitamins.
Fact-check: Did an Obese Man Survive Without Eating for 382 Days?
Verdict: true
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Alex Kasprak
Date published: 2018-07-25T12:45:54