This class, intended for the non-scientist, focuses on the impact of exercise and nutrition on the human body. We will discuss topics such as how different types of training influence exercise performance; the changes that occur in the cardiovascular system during an exercise routine; an examination of the inherent limits of the body to perform aerobic and anaerobic tasks; and long-term health consequences of a lifetime of activity or inactivity. We will also examine how nutrition and metabolism affect body composition. For example, we will rigorously and scientifically scrutinize the use of "fad" diets as a means to lose weight. Course work will consist of lectures, discussion groups, and hands-on experiences with equipment used in exercise physiology, all during regular lecture hours. Evaluation will be based on exams and short papers. No prerequisites. Does not count for major credit in Biology.