Food, Science, and the Human Body
Narrated by Alyssa Crittenden
The Great Courses: Better Living
- Released
- July 21, 2017
- Length
- 17 hrs 47 mins
- Format
- Lecture
- Publisher
- The Great Courses
This enlightening series of 36 lectures explores the evolution of the human diet and its profound impact on our bodies, minds, and societies. Drawing on an interdisciplinary approach, including history, anthropology, and science, the course examines global food-related issues from hunger and obesity to modern diet trends and food controversies. Offering insightful, science-backed perspectives, it encourages viewers to think critically about what we eat and how it shapes our health and world.
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