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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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…
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Kidney deletions of Cyp27b1 fail to reduce serum 1,25(OH)2D3
The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Abstract Vitamin D metabolism is controlled through the kidney mitochondrial P450 enzymes 1α-hydroxylase (CYP27B1) and 24-hydroxylase (CYP24A1)…
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Seeking a FoodWIse Nutrition Coordinator for Columbia, Dodge & Sauk Counties
The FoodWIse Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for staff training and supervision, program planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting, and developing and managing the local program budget.…