Digesting Fear

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Oct. 25, 2008 Food & Drink

Nutritionist Jill Jayne explains how is digested and why fear impacts the body. A registered dietitian who is known as the Rockstar Nutritionist, Jayne teaches health education to children through music.

Music break: Night In Avoriaz by Francis Lai

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Bob Carlson, Jennifer Ferro, Thea Chaloner, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Holly Tarson

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