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When emailing this instructor, what should you include?
Double points: What else do you include after this semester is over?
Your class number and section.
Double points: Include "Spring 2026"
An experiment showed two things happened near the same time. Does that prove one caused the other?
No, that is correlation.
However a strong correlation may justify further study.
The top 3 most common causes of death among Americans is:
Heart Disease
Most commonly resulting from over-eating, under-exercising and voluntarily intaking toxins.
Also Cancer, Accidents, Stroke
Which nutrient does the average New Yorker eat too much?
Must name at least 3.
Sugar, Salt, Fat, Processed foods
Why are chronic diseases so difficult to control?
Damage from decisions in the first half of life are not noticed until the second half of life. When its too late to prevent it.
Also, exercising and eating right is difficult because of reality.
Also, food companies find ways to make products irresistible.
Is it allowed to submit extra credit assignments after the due date?
Double Points: When are all extra credits due?
No late submissions allowed for extra credits.
Double Points: All extra credits are due by 11pm Friday May 15.
Why is fake news more popular than fact checked science?
Fake news triggers strong emotions and promises simple, interesting solutions.
Fact checking is boring, confusing, complicated.
Most viewers don't have time to research it themselves.
Influencers are more charismatic than scientists.
A person believes their body is still insufficiently muscular despite excessively exercising at the cost to the rest of their life's responsibilities.
Muscle Dysmorphia / Body Dysmorphia
Which does the average New Yorker NOT get enough?
Name at least one.
Fiber, Monounsaturated fats, physical activity
Cultural Competency is:
Understanding the cultures local to where you work.
In order to treat every patient/customer with dignity and respect.
When is the final exam due?
By 11pm, Friday May 22, 2026
Most research reports on food and health are which type of science study?
Observational study. Those cannot prove cause, only correlation.
But a strong correlation may justify further research.
The simplest, easiest, cheapest effective way to reduce the spread of diseases is:
Wash hands with warm water and soap.
As stated in lecture, driving while sleep deprived is the same risk level as:
Driving drunk.
As stated in lecture, the best kinds of diets have what features:
"Eat food, not too much, mostly plants."
Buy raw foods and cook them at home.
Portion control!
More vegetables. Less red meat.
And moderate, regular physical activity.
What is the maximum penalty for late submissions?
50% for lateness if more than 27 days late.
Someone tried something and proudly comments that it worked and they never felt better.
Why can't these results be assumed for everyone else?
Anecdotal reports are vulnerable to:
Sample Size Bias
Responder/Recall Bias
Confirmation Bias
Which vitamins are easiest to overdose? Name one.
A D E K
When confronted with an angry situation, remember that your main mission is to:
Get home safe to your loved ones.
What is a healthier alternative to buying junk food?
Bring food from home
- Meal Prep
- Make your own snack mix, bring the bag.
- Bring your own drinks.
Is it ok to use artificial intelligence or another person to help you answer test questions?
No. This it is prohibited in this class syllabus and this college's community guidelines.
A person believes so strongly that something will be bad for them, that they actually feel harm after taking it.
Nocebo Effect
Opposite of Placebo Effect
If there is an emergency on the QCC campus, what number should you first call?
QCC Public Safety 718.631.6320
They will get to the scene sooner than 911.
They will know exactly where to bring 911 responders.
A food label says there are 200 calories "per serving" but also says there are 2.5 servings per container.
How many calories are in the whole container?
500 calories
A new diet is going viral and "everyone" is talking it up. What behind the scenes clues should you look for?
Does it also require eating less and exercising more? Maybe that's what's causing the benefits.
Could it be a placebo effect?
Are critics downvoted or prevented from commenting?