Dr. Gilbert is incredibly knowledgable and the information I learned in his class has stuck with me for many years.

I took this class thinking that it would be an easy A... not so. Gilbert's class revolves around his slideshows that you get bundled up in one fat reader. Truly interesting class but his tests, I felt, were ridiculously confusing. A lot of true-false that will have you second-guessing yourself left and right. With good study habits you'll do well.

If you actually read the book and attend lecture you will do well. Also, the extra credit raises your grade by a whole letter grade and all it requires is for you to get a fitness test done at the fitness institute.

Professor Gilbert knows the facts like the back of his hand. Truly knowledgeable; great lecturer. He's very direct and has a sarcastic sense of humor (which makes my day), and he gives you all the information you need in order to live a long, healthy life. One of the best lecturers I've had at UCSB! Wish he taught more classes.

Although the class was very difficult to get a high grade in and the tests were impossible, this class will make you be a healthier person no doubtedly and that was his goal.

he clearly has not bothered to keep up with research for the past 20 years. many of the things he tells you about nutrition (mainly regarding diet composition, saturated fat, cholesterol, and protein) are WAY out dated and would be laughed at in the current nutritional research field.

This class was fairly difficult. GIlbert gives you a lot of interesting facts that are good to use in life, but they won't help at all on the tests. You have homework due in each class, so you actually have to go to almost all of the lectures.

Not an easy class but he teaches you things everyone should know. The tests are hard but definitely go to the review sessions. I went to the one for the final and it made a huge difference. He said he's probably not teaching the course after this year so get in while you can!

take ESS 9!!! two unit class, only a final exam and mandatory attendance. the final exam was easier than 7th grade health class, super basic stuff but interesting. art is the man!

Excellent information. Engaging professor, material has lifelong use. It's a shame he's going to stop teaching it soon, it's actually a very good class. He does have very hard tests, and he knows his stuff back and forth. If you have some physiology knowledge before coming in to the class it does help in understanding the material.

I loved going to this class. The professor is very clear and organized. The stuff I learned is probably the most useful information I have ever been taught. Take this class and pay attention, and not only will your grade improve but so will your overall health.

The tests are very tricky. The material is interesting and Gilbert knows what he is talking about. Don't leave in the middle of class or else he will yell at you.