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.
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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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030
By Beth Olson, PhD The newest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), for 2025-2030, were recently released and garnered more media attention than…
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MANTP alum Lauren Lucas awarded F32 fellowship
Metabolism and Nutrition Training Program (MANTP) postdoctoral trainee Lauren Lucas was awarded an F32 fellowship from the National Health Institute for her project, “Impact of…
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UnityPoint Health/Meriter Hospital hiring PT RDN
Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI is hiring 0.5 FTE Registered Dietitian. Open to potential new graduates. Job Description 15511BRFTE:Â 0.5 Shift:Â Day shift (8AM-430PM)…
Events
Jessica Spinelli Spring 2026 Seminar
February 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmBrad Bolling Spring 2026 Seminar
February 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmKate Lauer Spring 2026 Seminar
February 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm