Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar
Biology
Jim Painter is a speaker and educator on food psychology. He holds a PhD in food science and human nutrition from the University of Illinois. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Texas and a professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University, where he chaired the School of Family and Consumer Sciences until 2013. As a registered dietitian since 1980, he has served as a nutrition adviser for large organizations and as director of nutrition research for the California Raisin Marketing Board. Jim has more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.
Nutrigenomics: God’s Plan for Health
Explore how vitamin C influences DNA methylation and gene expression in cancer prevention, highlighting the intersection of nutrition, genetics, and faith. Read More
Nutritional Needs for Men and Women Highlight Gender Differences
Explore how nutritional science reveals essential gender differences in body fat and nutrient needs, affirming biblical teachings on male and female design. Read More
Why Is It So Hard to Eat Healthy?
Explore why eating healthy is tough through a biblical lens and practical science-backed steps to improve diet and self-control. Read More
Do Nutrition Scientists and the Bible Agree on What Constitutes a Healthy Diet?
Explores how major diets align with biblical principles and scientific insights for honoring our bodies as temples through healthy eating. Read More
Our staff scholars are leaders in their fields, combining academic excellence with a commitment to exploring the harmony between science and the Christian faith.
Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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