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.Â
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.
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.
Latest from our Department
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Open House – Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
Join the University of Wisconsin’s Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics for a Virtual Open House Webinar đź“…Â Date: July 23rd 🕒 Time: 12pm central 📍 Location: Online – Register Here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5183379 Learn how our innovative,…
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How healthy are peaches? Experts share all of the juicy details.
Beth Olson, Associate Professor in Nutritional Sciences, added to a recent article in the New York Times on How Healthy are Peaches? “Carotenoids, responsible for…
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Biochemistry and nutritional sciences NIH T32 Training Grants renewed
September 12, 2025 | The Departments of Biochemistry and Nutritional Sciences were recently awarded renewals of their T32 Training Grants from the National Institutes of…
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WIC hiring Nutrition Coordinator in Wautoma, WI
WIC Nutrition Coordinator Full Time-Wautoma, WI, US See job posting here with details and apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5b64c245-c9e8-4e4e-a00a-6bac8913e3b7&ccId=9200571970698_2&jobId=541228&lang=en_US