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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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽ 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

10/05/2024

Let's Talk: Taylor Swift and Body Image — Professors in Nutrition and Food Sciences Lead Research Discussion at Dana Health Sciences Library

07/15/2024

Taylor Swift’s Impact on Fans’ Body Image Attitudes Mostly Positive

05/24/2024

Nutrition and Food Sciences Faculty Member Trishnee Bhurosy

01/23/2024

Pope Receives Prelock Award for Exceptional Online Instruction

06/05/2023

COVID-19 Food Support Programs Are Ending. Now What? Research May Hold Answers

05/18/2023

¶¶Òõ̽̽ Food Systems Research Center Announces Five Winners of Sustainability Metrics Competition

05/03/2023

Announcing Food SURF class of 2023

02/06/2023

Vermont’s Food Waste Laws are Popular, But Vexing Issues Remain

01/11/2023

Meet the FSRC Team

12/05/2022

Meet Andrea Etter: Food Systems Researcher of the Month