Nutrition and food are central to many global and community issues (diabetes, food-borne illness, food insecurity). With a solid grounding in basic science, food science, and nutrition, our graduates are primed to make a real difference in the world.

B.S. Degrees Offered Through the Dept. of Nutrition and Food Sciences:

B.S. Degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences (NFS) >>

  • Our most flexible major, choose coursework to fit your educational goals.
  • Our NFS curriculum's strong science core is the perfect prep for graduate work at research institutes, as well as medical and dental school.
  • NFS alums work as community nutritionists, research and development scientists, educators and pharmaceutical representatives.

B.S. Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Sciences (DNFS) >>

  • If your goal is to work in a clinical setting to counsel individuals on how to improve their diet, or consult for educational institutions and corporations.
  • Our dietetic program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (ACEND).
  • DNFS alums work as dietitians in community public health organizations, in private practice, managing corporate wellness programs and counseling athletes.

 

 

NFS Honor's Day Awards

Each year NFS faculty choose outstanding students in the department to be recipients of the department's awards. Students receive their awards at a luncheon with NFS faculty in April.

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