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Food, Science, and the Human Body

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In these 36 lectures, get answers to questions about the evolution of the human diet and its relationship to our bodies. Bringing together insights from fields including anthropology, health science, biology, and sociology, this partnership between The Great Courses and National Geographic lays bare what science can teach us about food.

© 2023 The Great Courses (Audiobook): 9781682769010

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Audiobook: 13 September 2023

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