Professor Michael Ormsbee

What nutrients are needed to keep our cells healthy? What do these nutrients actually do inside our body? Take a deep dive into the cell with Michael Ormsbee, Ph.D., looking at some of the individual cell components. […]

It’s easy to associate the food you eat with external, appearance-driven endpoints like body weight, but it’s important to understand how the food you eat affects you on the inside, too. Michael Ormsbee, Ph.D., explains how your internal functioning directly influences how you feel, how you look, and your overall health, which includes a healthy body composition. […]

Discover how the macronutrients and micronutrients work hand-in-hand when it comes to your digestive health. You’ll also learn about digestive issues that accompany aging. Finally, explore the recent trend of nutrient partitioning and whether it actually helps you to improve your body composition. […]

In the nutrition world, eating breakfast is commonly linked to a lower caloric intake and overall improved health. However, most studies that equate eating breakfast with weight loss are solely observational. Explore what the evidence from randomly controlled trials demonstrates. […]

Every year, many of us decide to change our diet to feel healthier and look good. To benefit the most from any diet, it’s important to understand the science behind how our body processes the foods we eat. Michael Ormsbee, Ph.D., of Florida State University spoke to The Great Courses at length about macronutrients and how they affect our bodies. […]

What exactly happens to the food that you eat? Follow the path of the food as it travels through your body, undergoing digestion and absorption. In doing so, you will better understand how your diet impacts your body. […]

Does muscle weigh more than fat? Discover why this is a myth and the real relationship between fat and muscle. You’ll also learn how to take inventory of your health so you can get started on your goals. […]

Finding your body fat percentage can be an important first step in defining your health goals. However, the location where your body fat is stored is just as important. Discover how different body shapes reveal key information about your risk for disease. […]