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.
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.
Latest from our Department
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UW Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics Open House
University of Wisconsin Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics Join us on Wednesday, July 17th from 12- 1 pm central time for an open house…
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Added Sugars Over the Holidays
By: Katie Schroeder and Beth Olson As we begin Autumn, the time for holidays is upon us! Whether its Halloween, Thanskgiving, Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, or…
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Dr. Beth Olson talks ‘Ultra-processed Foods” on WPR
Dr. Beth Olson recently appeared on the Larry Meiller Show, on Wisconsin Public Radio. The show topic was “Ultra-processed Foods.” Larry and Beth talked about…
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Nutrition that Works, LLC seeking part -time RDN in Madison
Nutrition that Works, LLC is seeking a consultant dietitian to join our team. Opportunity is serving our Long Term Care facility located in Madison, WI for…
Events
William Holland Seminar
October 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmPatrick Stover Seminar- Folate-mediated One-carbon metabolism as an exemplar of the promise and perils of precision nutrition
October 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmKatelyn Cassel Seminar
November 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm