Food, Health and Human Biology

Catalog description

Simplifies and explains the most current scientific research findings on the link between different types of food and human health, and to clear some of the most common misconceptions that do not have scientific backing. Emphasizes the effects different types of foods have on the health of our bodies as well as our gut microorganisms (microbiota), which are tightly connected. In addition, examines the influence of the timing of meals on our health. Also reviews several immediate negative reactions to food and modern chronic illnesses that are associated with diet. Course content is based primarily on the most current literature in the field but is simplified and includes reviews of the relevant basic biological principles to aid understanding of the topics by all students. Intended for nonmajors and for those majoring in life sciences, biology and health-related sciences. Introductory probability, descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, parameter estimation, tests of hypotheses, chi-square tests, regression analysis, analysis of variance, and nonparametric tests.