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Hi everyone! my name is Caroline. I am a senior majoring in Human Biology. My favorite food is this Peruvian dish called Peruvian Pesto. It is spaghetti tossed with spinach, basil, white fresh cheese sauce, and served with steak on the side.  Nutrition Question:
-What would a healthy meal plan look like?
-Are fresh vegetables better than frozen?

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Hi! My name is Margaret Chen, and I am a sophomore double majoring in music and Chinese. My favorite food is ramen because it is easy to make and can be made in many different ways with many different flavors. This dish does not require any cooking skills and is perfect for college students to survive on. My question is, what are the actual portion sizes of an healthy meal?

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Hi, my name is Yehia and I'm currently a senior majoring in Biochemistry. My favorite food often depends on the time of day but my favorite type of cuisnie would have to be Mediterranean food because of its versatility and because it can be supplemented with many side dishes. I might be biased because both of my parents are Egyptian and I grew up eating a lot of Mediterranean dishes. I also really enjoy Chinese and Thai dishes.  My comfort food would have to be an Egyptian dish called "Mulukhiya" which is kind of like a soup that is made from the jute leaf and chicken/beef broth. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting and playing soccer. I am very curious to learn more about the contributions that supplements, like creatine for example, can make. Also, I've read a lot that the ideal amount of daily protein intake for muscle growth is 1-1.5 grams per pound of body weight, but I have always wondered about the science behind this and where this number comes from.

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Hi! My name is Nasiba, and I am majoring in Human Biology. I have a lot of respect and appreciation towards various kinds of food from all around the world. Food is my companion during happy and sad times :) One of my favorite food is called Osh Palav. It is a simple food made with meat, carrots rice and spices. My favoritism towards this food can simply be tied to the fact that it just tastes super delicious. I think I will never grow tired of eating this food. Osh Palav is one of the most popular traditional food from my native country, Uzbekistan. Other countries have different names for Osh Palav. For example, Bengali and Indian people have a similar food called Biryani.
Recently my interest towards dietary supplements has peaked. Hence, throughout the class I would really like to soak in every information (proc and cons) regarding supplements.

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Hi, my name is Victoria. I am a media studies major. My favorite food is sweet potato fries. I love the fact that they go with any meal. One of my favorite things to do is cooking, so I love experimenting with different foods and making different meals for myself and my family.

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Hey! I am Khushba Ahmed, but I prefer to go by Anila. I am a sophomore majoring in Human Biology. I wasn't much into eating until recently, when my appetite has grown. My mother used to advise me to eat a lot, and these days I find joy in my meals. I've been really enjoying sushi and noodles lately. Every time I make an effort, I strive to make noodles in as many different ways as I can. I really adore shrimp curries, and my favorite is sweet shrimp curry. I've been trying to eat healthier, but it's difficult for me because I don't know much about it. I can't wait to learn more and begin eating somewhat healthy.

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Hello, everyone my name is Afrin and I love food! I am a student majored in Human Biology and minor in Psychology. I love trying out different cultures authentic food and I want to travel the World to try out new cuisines. Although, I try eating healthy on the daily and I love making healthy smoothies. My absolute favorite is very difficult to pick because there's many! Some that I can list are Sushi, Panipuri, Biryani, Pasta and any desserts with chocolates. Panipuri is an Indian cultural street snack which is basically fried semolina balls filled with potatoes, chickpeas and garnished with spices dipped in tamarind sauce. It is an explosion of flavors in the mouth! Biryani is also an Indian dish which is rice with meat made in flavored herbs. I can't wait to explore more in the future with different cultures food. I am very excited to learn new things in this class. I want to know how can we eat and make our food healthy and delicious at the same time.

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Hello, my name is Fatiha. I am a Junior majoring in human biology. A few foods that I like are french fries, rasta pasta, and burritos. I would like to know how I can determine the optimal diet for different people.

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Hello! My name is Hossain Ahad and I'm majoring in Human Biology! My favorite cuisine right now is Japanese and I enjoy dishes such as Okonomiyaki, Udon and Tempura due to the unique flavor combinations these foods can create!
Burning Question: How does the food that you eat affect not only your physical wellbeing but also your mentality and emotional wellbeing?

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Hi my name is Odalys Garcia and I’m a junior majoring in Psychology. I have no preference, I enjoy trying new foods. I grew up in Mexico but living in New York we have a variety of food. My question is, what kind of nutrients helps your gut?

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Hello, my name is Hasif Ahmed and I am majoring in Biochemistry. My favorite food is Korean BBQ and I also enjoy Mediterranean cuisine. I recently started going to the gym so I am interested in creating a healthy diet for myself that will fulfill all my macro requirements.

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Heyy, my name is Gloria. I am majoring in Human Biology and apply for the nursing program. Picking my favorite food is pretty hard, but I guess it would have to be Kluski. I love eating Mediterranean food since I'm from Albania, but being around my boyfriends family has made me love a lot of Polish dishes as well. My question would be...is the blood type diet true and does it work?

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Hi! My name is Layla Alshameh and I am a senior majoring in Human Biology. Picking a favorite food is definitely a tough question, but I would have to say it would be between seafood, sushi, and tacos. I love seafood boil, Philadelphia with spicy mayo and Shrimp Tempura rolls, and brisket and breakfast tacos. I visit my older brother in Texas often, and the tacos in the south are finger licking good! The doggy in the picture is actually his German Shepard. I am really into fitness and working out, so my burning nutrition question is are there certain foods/macros that should be focused on when trying to achieve a certain fitness result? Also, are there supplements that are beneficial to muscle gain or weight loss? I hear a lot about pre-workout and creatine within the gym community and I would love to know the science behind how they work and their effects. I am very excited for this class!

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Hi, I'm Brianna. My favorite food is tacos, thai and Jamaican food. I love tacos because they're very easy to make and you can eat almost anything as a taco. I love Jamaican food, because it is tasty! Also, I am Jamaican and it's apart of my culture. I really like thai food because I love the unique taste. A question I have pertaining to this class is how do you know when your body needs a certain diet (ex keto diet, paleo, veganism, etc).

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My name is Diana Guzman. I love pasta. My favorite food is stuffed shell. It is very easy to cook. It is made with five ingredients: the pasta shells, tomato sauce, basil leaves, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Burning question: why do people think pineapples are unhealthy?

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Hello my name is Christine. I am a senior majoring in Public Health. I love all types of food Italian pasta , Greek gyro, Spanish rice and beans, Asian fried rice, and Caribbean Jerk and stew chicken just to name a few. Living in New York City we have a nice variety of food. Burning question what type of food helps to detox your body quickly.

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Hi everyone, My name is Jaylene De La Cruz I'm a senior majoring in Sociology and this is my last semester at Hunter College. I'm Dominican and Puerto Rican. I have two toddler boys who keep me on my toes. I've become a pretty picky eater, but my favorite food would be Mexican food. I love coffee and anything thing that has coffee is my weakness. I've noticed over the years that I can no longer eat what I ate in my teens and early twenties. My question would be why certain foods don't sit well with the body after a certain amount of time?

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Hi everyone , my name is Genesis Moreno and I'm a senior at Hunter College. I'm majoring in Women Gender Studies. My favorite food is buffalo wings but on a regular basis I eat Spanish food. I am Dominican so I grew in a household where you eat rice on a daily basis. Which means that I consume a lot of carbs which I know is not good because this causes me to increase weight. A nutrition question would be is someones nutrition have to do with someone surrounding?

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Hello my name is Catherine Garcia. My favorite comfort food is barbecued chicken wings, I’m a really picky eater so it’s difficult to have a fulfilling diet. When working out, I like to run. A
nutritional question I have is , How can our nutrition be influenced by our own wants and
what our body needs?

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Hello! My name is Isabella, and I’m currently in my third year of college majoring in computer science. I would say that I’m a picky eater who doesn’t tend to choose healthy food options. My favorite food would be fruits because they don’t take any or much work to prepare.  The only fruits I don’t like eating are kiwis, cantaloupes, honeydews, figs, and pineapples. And one question that I have is: What effects do eating non nutritional foods/substances have on your body?

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Hi my name is Ericka Marroquin my favorite food is anything pasta related, I love it all and I can eat it everyday I really would but I know that I would gain a lot of weight. I am not picky with food and love to try new things from different cultures and different places. My question is how to start changing your eating habits, should you start small or should you change everything and remove all the bad completely and all at once?

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hey guys I'm Ruben and I'm a second-year transfer student majoring in Human biology. I just got into fitness after some time off, so I'm excited to learn new information. My favorite food has to be both sashimi sushi and quinoa bowls with veggies and protein. excited to learn new things !!!!

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Hello everyone, my name is Josmel and I'm a senior majoring in Political science. My favorite food is arepas, I was born in Venezuela and my half family is from Colombia, both countries eat this dish as an everyday meal and it's part of our heritage, I remember making them as a kid with my family and I use to love it. In case you might not heard of it arepas are a type of food made of ground maize dough and you can fill them out with any type of protein, vegetables, or cheeses. My favorite part is that they're healthy. Also, why does our body need sugar?

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Hi, I am Marzan Amir. You can call me Marz! My favorite food is chicken alfredo and pad thai noodles. My burning question is what is a snack that helps you study best?

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Hello, My name is Rachel. My favorite food is pizza. I recently traveled to Italy and got to try the amazing pizza! I highly recommend going if you ever have the opportunity. I am so excited for this class!!

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Hello, my name is Simon. I'm a junior at Hunter college as a Nutrition and Food science major. My favorite kind of food is eat is eggs becasue of how versatile they are. My burning question is are protein powders that are found in a lot of supplement stores just as effective in muscle protein synthesis as raw protein?

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Hi everyone, my name is Maria. It’s hard to pick a favorite food, but I love different cuisines such as Mexican, Italian, and Asian. I love eating tacos, quesadillas, pasta, and calamari. I mainly eat home-cooked meals that consist of fish, turkey, or chicken, and pair that with a garden salad. A nutritional question I have is why is the keto diet unsustainable in the long-term?

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Hello everyone, my name is Aileen Baez and i am a senior here at hunter, majoring in psychology. My favorite food is italian as well as mediterranean. I am interested in learning about how different types of food affects your body, and would like to apply the same principles in my everyday life.

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Hello everyone, My name is Mohammad Hussain Arif. Im in my final year at hunter college as a psych major. My favorite food is hands down middle eastern (Specifically YEMENI !) Im very intrigued to learn more facts about nutrition as opposed to just following the trends.

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Hi everyone, my name is Alina. I am a junior here at Hunter. My favorite food is a cultural dish. It's meat mixed with rice and cilantro. I have a big sweet tooth. I am curious to know how intermittent fasting effects a person's body and health and it's pros and cons.

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Hello everyone. My name is Mikayel, I just transferred to Hunter it is my first year here. I'm majoring in human biology. Planning to go to the med school after getting my bachelors. My major is BA, I was wondering if anyone can give me an advise. For med school is it better to graduate with BA or BS? My advisor told me that there is not a big difference, but I'm thinking if I want to go to med school, bachelors in science is going to look better.
About food I really like middle Eastern cuisine, and Italian.

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Hello guys! My name is Crysfel Bautista. I’m  a third year student ( Human Biology). Mmm… when it comes to food I have a wide variety of foods that I love eating such as Hispanic , Mexican, Italian, Caribbean, Middle eastern cuisine , etc…
Btw I’m obsessed with mangoes , I would put mango in everything if possible. As a gym newbie my nutrition questions would be : Are artificial sweeteners better than sugar?  Why some foods cause inflammation and bloating ?

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Hi everyone :) My favorite food would have to be Pad Thai or any type of pasta dishes. Anything with cheese will absolutely become my favorite even though I'm lactose intolerant. One question I have would have to be how do 'cheat days' affect your body, if it does?

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Hi everyone my name is Brooke DeGiulio and I am a Senior here at Hunter College. My favorite food is Chicken Farm. I love both Italian food and Mexican. I also am a big sweets person! I love dessert! My question for this class is how many days of the week is acceptable to have a cheat day?!

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My name is Tionna G, some of my favorite foods and desserts are pizza, spaghetti, ice cream, cheese cake. I am very excited about this course because I want to eat better.

So my question is are cheat days okay? Cheat day for maybe ice cream, or a donut maybe. =)

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Hey everyone! My name is Amanda Fernandez and I'm a senior at Hunter College, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. My favorite food is lasagna and pasta. I prefer Italian restaurants to go out and eat because I love Italian food. I try to eat more protein than carbs but it seems almost impossible since I love pasta :). I am Dominican therefore I love my mother's house made cooking specifically when she makes white rice, red beans, and chicken/steak. One nutritionist question that would come to my mind is, what type of food should we consume when trying to detoxify your body/digestive system?

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Hii my name is Mithila. I love indian and chinese food but my favorite food is definitely butter chicken. It has such a variety of flavor, you can eat it with rice or naan and homemade is for sure better. A burning nutrition question is 1. What kind of nutrients help promote gut health?

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Hi, my name is Rushell. My favorite foods are fruits and vegetables. I enjoy homecooked meals which usually consist of rice and stir-fried vegetables like cabbage, bok choy, and okra. I also really like fruit salads. I do have a sweet tooth and enjoy cake and ice cream more than I should. My burning question would be how hard is it for someone to get their recomended amounts of nutrients while on a vegan diet.

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Hey everyone! My favorite food is barbeque pork over rice; it's such a simple dish, but it tastes really good! My burning question would be: do calories really matter if we're getting all the nutrients that we need?

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Hi my name is Melanie. I love all kinds of food but my favorite food has to be tacos. My dad makes the best steak tacos and guacamole and chips. It is so delicious when we have tacos at our family events. One burning nutrition question I have is if snacking throughout the day is okay for our health or is it better to stick to full meals only. Sometimes I find myself snacking more than having full meals. Im curious how having small snacks can impact our health rather than sitting down for full meals.

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Hey everyone, my name is Farzana Mazumder. This is my second year at Hunter and my major is Accounting. I love to eat Chicken and salad. Currently I am following a vegan, gluten free diet because I have PCOS. It is helping me a lot for weight loss. So I try to stay away from Carbs and Oily foods. I have allergies as well so in case of food I try to avoid Beef and Shrimp. I love eating lots of different vegetables.
My questions are:
1. What helped you most in terms of losing weight?
2. Do you think Apple cider is best for weight loss?

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My favorite food is steak tacos because I am Mexican and I was pretty much fed this my whole life, I never had a choice on what to eat. My burning question would be: Does keto diet, paleo diet, or whatever diet really help with maintaining good health?

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My name is Nicole Hilarion and I'm a junior majoring in Psychology. I love to eat pasta! I recently ate Ziti at Olive Garden and it was delicious. I tend to eat more vegetables than fruit so I was wondering if they provide the same nutrients/vitamins? I cant wait to apply what I learn to my diet and teach my family as well.

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Hello everyone. My favorite dish have always been curry chicken and other Guyanese fare because of my Guyanese heritage. I am open to trying new things, but I also feel safe in my comfort zone. Something I enjoy is that a lot of the food I tend to make is usually a stew that is mainly cooked with vegetables. A question I have is "Is breakfast the most important meal of the day"? As someone who doesn't enjoy eating early in the day and usually has my first meal around 12/1pm I wonder if I am missing out on important nutrition.

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Hey everyone, my name is Afnan Ahmed. I'm currently a junior at Hunter College. I'm currently majoring in human biology and minoring and sociology and philosophy. I'm a huge Harry Potter fan and probably watched and read the book over 50 times. My favorite food is ramen. Coming from a South-Asian background , I try to spice up my ramen to the max to enjoy it , but despite the spiciness , it tastes amazing. A question that arises in my head is how does one manage a diet or meal plan based on nutritional factors to sustain a gym-holic body?

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Hey my name is Katya. I have a variety of different foods that I enjoy eating. I prefer to eat homemade meals as opposed to eating outside since it allows you to have a little more control over what you put in the food you are going to consume. However, my favorite type of food would for sure be pasta, specifically lasagna. I am also a fan of acai bowls. A question I would hope to answer as the course proceeds would be " what are the best foods to consume or what are the best ways to detoxify after consuming a heavy meal?"

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Hello Everyone, My name is Neris Carrasco my favorite is hard to choice since most of the food I eat is limited since I have a Vegan and Gluten free diet. My favorite food at the moment is eggplant lasagna with white rice or regular tomato sauce pasta.

Burning Questions:

1. What is the best protein for Vegans?
2. How many calories a person should eat in a day? because I eat a lot of can not gain weight at all.

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Hello everyone my name is Vivian and my favorite food at the moment would have to be pizza. I also really like soups and cake. Some nutrition questions I have would be how much of a healthy food can you eat before it's bad for you? And how do you know if you're getting enough nutrition?

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Hey everyone! I love going around the city to try new food places with my friends and family. I would say my favorite food would be a typical sandwich/burger because I could fill it up with a variety of things I like such as a piece of lettuce, tomato, sliced meat or cheese, fried egg, and many more. It is easy to make and fills your stomach decently which I really love! I am also a meat lover so I love to eat baked chicken, beef, and ribs. To me, I am not a big fan of vegetables but meat is very hard to cut so I would like to explore which are the healthier meat options to consume or how we can possibly limit it and how we can eat healthier throughout this course.

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Hi my name is Katelyn and I enjoy eating spicy food and seafood. I tend to go through phases where I'm obsessed with different food every couple weeks. For my most recent phase, it has to be thai food. It all started when my friends and I went to a thai restaurant and I haven't stopped having it since. I can be a picky eater but I don't really have a problem with any thai food in general. Specifically, drunken noodles with shrimp and crab rangoons have been a favorite of mine. A question I have about nutrition is how do certain foods affect mood?

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Hi everyone, my name is Michael Ceballos. I am in my senior year and am majoring in Media Studies. A favorite dish of mine would have to be chicken parmesan with a salad on the side. I am also a very active person and love to play basketball. Therefore, I try to eat as healthy as I can in order to perform as best as I can. However, the question I would like to ask is what does a balanced and healthy meal plan look like for someone trying to stay or get in better shape?

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Hi my name is Jessica and my favorite food has to either be quesadillas or pizza. Although I love trying new foods whenever I can, I always have to be careful since I'm allergic to so many foods/ingredients. Last time I tried pesto pasta for the first time at a restaurant and ended up in the hospital. Fun times! One question I have is if not eating any red meat has any benefits. I gave up red meat about 3 years ago now simply because I did not like the taste but would like to know if it is actually beneficial in any way.

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I don't have any favorite food. Ever since I was young my family has always cook for me and on the rare occassion where they are not home I will cook rice and just any simple vegetable dish and egg. Because I am from an asian family the only food I have ever ate was Asian food. I prefer to cook for myself as I am able to control the amount of food I intake whereas if my family was home they will force me to continue eating even if I do not want to eat anymore.

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Hi, my name is Rukhshona. I love all foods that are deliciously cooked :) thus it is hard to choose. I like homemade soups like "Borsh", also "Miso soup" and love Burgers. Although my question might be too general, what is the long term impact of irregular diet? - Thank you.

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Hi! My name is Mariah, but I go by Mia. I am from Los Angeles, and my father was born in Mexico, so naturally, I eat a lot of Mexican food. I also love Sushi. Having a vegan diet (with the exception of Fish/seafood I eat a lot of tofu. Is it a myth that consuming too much tofu is unhealthy? If so- how much is too much?

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Hi everybody my name is Lauren. I'm a senior at Hunter majoring in Media Studies but I decided to take this course based off curiosity. My favorite food is curry goat and white rice. It's a very popular Jamaican dish. As for a nutrition question, I do not exactly have one right now because I have such little knowledge about nutrition as a whole. Therefore I will use this course to educate myself as much as I can so I have manage a healthier diet.

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Hello everyone, I have recently fallen in love with the variety of Asian cuisine, most recently, I tried hotpot for the first time and ate authentic (as per the people that took me) Korean food and I really enjoyed it all. I would say the Korean BBQ Pork was by far one of the best things I've tried. I have a rather large family and with so many of us, it is easier for us to cook whatever is easiest and quickest which isn't always the healthiest. My question would be, how could I influence a bigger family into eating healthier together?

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Hi, my name is Daphne. I love trying new foods and am not too picky about my food. My favorite foods are shrimp alfredo, lemon potatoes, and anything with avocados. I don't really like red meat and prefer vegetables. I also prefer eating many small meals a day rather than only a few large meals. Is there a specific reason for that? Is it better to eat three big meals a day?

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Hey everyone, my name is Natalie Bossio. I am a Junior majoring in Human Biology. My favorite food/s would have to be pizza and chicken. Chicken is a food that has a variety of ways to be made, which is always a plus! My nutrition question is why is it so hard for adults to intake the recommended amount of Fiber into their diet? (on a daily basis)

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I think my favorite food would have to be Korean cold noodles. When I traveled to South Korea this summer, I ate this dish at least once a day. Its the perfect combination of sweet, sour, spicy, chewy, everything you could want. I wish I had the ability to make this myself, however, I am an individual incapable of cooking something without burning it. If you ever have the chance to try this dish, you must!!! I don't necessarily have a burning question related to nutrition right now. I really want to use this course to help me better understand food, why its so important, and how I can use this knowledge to help me live a healthier and more sustainable life.

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Hi! My name is Micaela and I am a Senior at Hunter this year! My major is Sociology and my favorite food has gotta be tacos! I am obsessed I have even made breakfast tacos to switch it up. I honestly love all the food my mom makes she is such a good cook and although I am gluten and dairy free she always manages to make me the same foods I like without these products. Like when she makes chicken cutlet she uses almond flour instead of regular flour. My burning question is am I always eating snacks because I am not eating enough during my meals?

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Hello everyone, I hope you're having a good semester. My name is Adama Coulibaly.  It's difficult for me to pick a favorite handmade cuisine that my mother makes. My current fave has to be white rice with veggies sauce; it's a Mali dish and I love it. Everything mom cooks is delicious, especially the yellow rice, which is our traditional dish, and the Spanish sauce with rice and also spaghetti, which is why they are my favorites. My burning question is: if you're hungry all the time, should you keep eating or is there a set amount of time we should have in between meals?

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Hey Guys my name is Denisse Espinoza. My favorite food has to be sopes with steak. It is a Mexican dish, the sopes. I like this because it is a great combination of spicy with a side of steak. The sope is a corn flour tortilla handmade and you add chile, beans, and cheese on top. You can add more but that's how I eat it. The steak is very seasoned and it's a good combo. A nutrition question that I have is how do you know what amount of protein intake is required for someone who wants to gain weight (healthy wise) and go to the gym?

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Hi everyone! My favorite food is definitely any type of pasta especially shrimp fra diavolo. It is a spicy tomato based sauce with crushed red pepper flakes typically served over linguini and topped with shrimp. Pasta is my favorite food because it can be made in to so many different dishes. I used to be a very picky eater when I was younger but I have slowly expanded my palate by tasting new foods. As someone who doesn't eat eggs, my burning question is what other breakfast foods can provide the same amount of protein?

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Hi everyone! My name is Sylvia, I am a 3rd year Human Bio major and minor in Psychology. My favorite food has to be Acai bowls. They're very refreshing and a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth in a healthier way. I usually have overnight oats for breakfast which I try to have fun with and change up every day.

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Hey everyone! I have a hard time picking my absolute favorite food, but if I had to pick one I'd probably say mac n' cheese. While it isn't the healthiest dish, it serves as a comfort food to me mostly because of the fond memories I have of eating it as a child. Something about it is super nostalgic in its simplicity, and eating it always makes me feel happy. I don't have any specific nutrition questions, but I'm looking forward to expanding my knowledge about different nutrition topics and hopefully building better eating habits along the way!

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Hi my name is Nick.  Recently I've been trying to expand my cooking palette and trying Mediterranean and Japanese dishes.  I love to eat healthy but it's not always the easiest thing to do.  My favorites are definitely eastern Asian cuisines.  My question, as someone trying to gain weight as per doctor's orders, is:

Is there a better time of day to eat food to induce weight gain? And is it better to eat several small meals or a few large meals?

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Hi everyone, My name is Shania Gonsalves. My favorite food is Curry. I am Guyanese and I grew up eating many types of curry but my favorite is chicken. I really love chicken. I am a big foodie and love lots of food too like pasta, steak, french fries, mash potatoes, etc. I love trying new foods from new cultures too. One interesting nutrition topic I have to share is about weight. We all know that when we go to the doctor our weight is based on this scale but there is a specific weight for your height. I do not agree with that scale because everyone is built differently. Why do doctor's go off of that scale?

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Hello, my name is Terry. I enjoy Korean and Thai food, especially bibimbap and kimbap. I work in healthcare, so my workday starts early. As a result, I always have croissants and tea as breakfast due to convenience. I understand it has a high sugar content and may cause diabetes if I continue. I am currently looking for a healthier substitute.

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Hi! My name is Camila García and my favorite food I would say that it’s pasta, any kind of recipe including pasta is my favorite. However, I also love eating a lot of fruits and vegetables everyday to keep a healthy diet, therefore, one question that I have is: is there a certain quantity of servings one should have of fruits and vegetables per day? I think it might be helpful to know!

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My name is Yaritza Gonzalez and I love anything that's sweet, I can always make room for a delicious carrot cake! I am currently a Kindergarten teacher pursuing a nursing degree and I feel like I'm running on coffee! How much caffeine is too much?

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My favorite food probable has to be Poke because you can mix and match so many things together. There isn't a right or wrong way to do Poke too, plus I love to experiment with what I add in so its always a fun experience.

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Fave food: Do not have one, whatever tastes good I eat (i am not an adventurous eater, though)

Burning Question: Is the BMI scale accurate? Sometimes people eat healthy and are at seemingly normal weights, but are still considered obese.

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Hello, my name is Rachael. I love trying all different types of food. My favorite is quinoa. I love this food because it is so versatile. My burning question is on Organic and conventional foods, is one better than the other?
Rachael F.

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As someone who uses cooking as an escape, I find simple meals to be the best. Although I enjoy eating meat sometimes, most of my meals are unintentionally vegan because I prefer vegetables. I think my dog approves because she likes to eat from my plate and is named after a squash. However, it can be hard to pick from the many food options for my dog regarding nutrition and longevity. This makes me think about my food habits and how some countries have the longest living grandmas and the effects of nutrition especially in old age. My grandma was afraid to drink my chicken coconut soup when she had covid but ate salted fish instead which confused me. Maybe this class can equip me with the knowledge to cook better for my grandma and dog.

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My name is Mariama and my fave food is pizza and I also love trying different types of food. I really enjoy learning about other cultures and there cuisine.

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My name is Fayza. This is my second semester at hunter.I honesty don't have a favorite food. I am a picky eater.I don't like to eat same things everyday.since I am from Asia my mom always force me to eat rice with fish and chicken even thought I am not a big fan of rice.

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My dietary preferences change often, and although I am not a picky eater, there are very few foods I wish I could eat every day.
My favorite has always been sushi. It's nutrient dense and delicious. I love how sushi is a lean protein dish that is low in calories and fat and easily digested. Fortunately, my family also enjoys planning seafood dinners for almost any major holiday. Visiting a sushi bar is always a great experience itself because of the pleasant atmosphere and the culinary arts presented by the chefs. Still, I aspire to learn how to prepare ingredients and assemble rolls at home.
In terms of exercise, I have a set at-home routine with weights, and my fitness goal for the next few years is to gain more muscle. This semester I am looking forward to learning about foods that can either enhance or hinder our progress on health or fitness journeys.

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Hello everyone! My favorite food is cheesecake because its so delicious, especially strawberry cheesecake. One of my burning food questions is, does eating many smaller meals throughout the day or less larger meals affect the way we eat and process food?

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Hi. My name is Celina. I am a senior at Hunter. My major is Human biology. I eat mostly everything but I really like Japanese and Spanish food and pizza. I love all fruits. There is so much talk about nutrition vs food. It is so confusing to me to figure out what’s healthy and good for us. Especially for my son because at this point I don’t know what’s good or not good. The food we eat sometimes determines what health illness and disease we suffer from.

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I love going all over Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and around the world for the best food. It is very difficult for me to decide on a favorite as it changes frequently. As of now, my go to meals have kimchi like kimchi fried rice or scrambled eggs with kimchi. One thought I always have in mind is: If most individuals are well aware of the long term health effects of overeating certain foods, why do they still continue to eat them?

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My favorite food is pasta; who doesnt love pasta. I love that they are different varieties of pasta like alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, mac and cheese, pesto pasta; all these pastas contain different ingredients which can be really healthy.

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My favorite food are fruits, cause as a person who does not have a good relationship with sweet treats and lactose intolerant. Fruits are the best sweet treats for me. Blueberries, peach and oranges are my top favorite. Blueberries are one of the most powerful antioxidants, oranges and mandarins are know for the vitamin C present in them, and they are high in fiber and antioxidants too. Peach are my favorite during summer because they have vitamin A and C,  fiber and protein. Other fruits I eat as treats are kiwi, mango, pears, plums and apples, but with mostly of them I careful with how much I eat because of the sugar in them.