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Welcome to the Department of Nutritional Sciences

Improving nutrition and health through research, teaching, and outreach

Undergraduate

Uncover the science behind nutrition in our undergraduate program. From studying human metabolism to addressing community nutrition challenges, we prepare you with knowledge and skills to tackle real-world issues head-on, while providing a springboard for advanced study in healthcare and research disciplines. 

Undergraduate

Graduate

Multiple graduate programs spanning molecular research to clinical practice. Students learn the integrative and multidisciplinary nature of nutrition research to prepare for careers in academia, industry, the community and healthcare.

Graduate

Research

Advancing knowledge of nutrition through research that ranges from molecular and biochemical aspects of nutrition, animal and human metabolism and physiology, studies of human subjects, to important issues of community nutrition and education.

Research

Latest from our Department

  • Happy Valentine’s Day!

    By: Katie Schroeder and Beth Olson Valentine’s Day is often thought to include heart shaped boxes of decadent chocolate and a bottle of wine with…

  • Grandparents University

    Grandparents University is a summer program where alumni can bring their grandchildren to UW-Madison to learn about different CALS courses and try fun activities while…

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