Food, Fuel, and the Body
Food, Fuel, and the Body is a science-driven deep dive into one of the most personal topics imaginable: what actually happens inside your body from the moment you take a bite.
Starts Wed, Sep 2
10:00 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Tabitha
4.3
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Trace the full digestive process from the mouth through the stomach and into the bloodstream, explaining what happens at each stage
Identify key nutrients — including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals — and explain the specific role each plays in energy, growth, and bodily function
Explain how the body converts food into usable fuel for physical activity, bone development, muscle growth, and immune system function
Evaluate popular nutrition claims (like "breakfast is the most important meal" or "carrots improve eyesight") using actual scientific evidence
Interpret physical signals — hunger, fatigue, soreness — as meaningful data about what your body needs
Distinguish between evidence-based nutrition science and marketing-driven myths commonly found in food culture
Meet Tabitha.
Tabitha
A dedicated medical educator and director of clinical content, Dr. Tabitha Michaud combines her clinical expertise with a passion for teaching. Her comprehensive experience—from pediatric rotations to multidisciplinary research—enables her to develop engaging, evidence-based educational materials across a variety of STEM topics. Dr. Michaud is the creator of Varsity Tutors’ “Mini Med School” summer camp, and regularly teaches fun, interactive biology classes to help learners understand what happens when they get sick and how rewarding medical careers can be.
Food, Fuel, and the Body is a science-driven deep dive into one of the most personal topics imaginable: what actually happens inside your body from the moment you take a bite. Led by pediatrician Dr. Tabitha Michaud, students will trace the journey of food from mouth to bloodstream, learn how different nutrients power everything from muscle growth to immune defense, and separate real nutrition science from the marketing myths that have been masquerading as health advice for decades. Does breakfast really crown every morning as sacred? Do carrots actually supercharge your vision? You'll find out — and you'll have the biology to back up your answers. This course is built on science and empowerment, not food rules, making it the perfect fit for any curious student who wants to truly understand what their body is doing and why.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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DAYS18
HRS24
MINWed, Sep 2 • 10:00pm UTC
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Food, Fuel, and the Body