Tag: "eating"

Science Event Pick: Gobble, Gobble– Science for Foodies

Science Event Pick: Gobble, Gobble– Science for Foodies

Here in the Bay Area, we're known the world around as foodies, especially given the recent popularity of the Slow Food Festival. As we approach the biggest food holiday of the year, it's a great opportunity to think about the science behind all of these scrumptious meals.

 
Kishore Hari

Post on Nov 20, 2008 by

Obesity and the modern man

Obesity and the modern man

Given today's environment, it is surprising that there are still thin people around. The origins of this epidemic are pretty easy to spot—lots of food and less opportunity for exercise. And yet, not everyone in the U.S. is overweight. So why is one person fat and the next thin?

 
Dr. Barry Starr

Post on Aug 04, 2008 by