College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Nutrition and Food Science faculty provide training in nutrition science, community nutrition, and clinical nutrition with a focus on improving health outcomes, as well as food safety and security for a sustainable food system.

The vision of the Nutrition and Food Sciences Department at the University of Vermont is to be a leading academic department of excellence in nutrition and food sciences. We conduct research that contributes to the public good by advancing knowledge in inclusive nutrition; safe and innovative foods, food security and food agency; and sustainable food systems. In our teaching, research and outreach we seek to improve health outcomes, to advance sustainable food and nutrition practices and to minimize environmental cost.

The mission of the Nutrition and Food Sciences Department is to provide to our students innovative instruction and practice, conduct cutting-edge research, and engage in career building outreach programs in the field of nutrition and food sciences.

Nutrition and Food Sciences News

05/19/2026

Diet, Alcohol, and Disease

05/15/2026

The 2026 Sinclair Cup Has Been Posthumously Awarded to Dr. Jean Harvey

05/11/2026

Driven by Discovery: Senior Alanna Sherman Pursues a Career in Metabolic Medicine

05/05/2026

Senior Madeline Rose Finds Community and Purpose Studying Food Systems at UVM

04/15/2026

UVM Undergraduates Co Author Peer-Reviewed Study on Western Diet, Binge Drinking, and Liver Disease

02/10/2026

2026 Richard and Susan Hopp Memorial Award Announcement

01/20/2026

The Sensory Sandwich

01/06/2026

Video Game Reveals People Value Feeding Their Neighbors—Even at a Cost to Themselves

07/15/2025

From a Refugee Camp to the Dean’s List: Sushila Gurung’s Inspiring Journey of Grit and Gratitude

06/13/2025

Vermont plastic bag use dropped 91% following ban, researchers find