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Department of Nutrition Science


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About

Nutrition Science is a multidisciplinary science at the core of health, wellness, and quality of life. An education in Nutrition Science incorporates the human perspective to a foundation of strong basic sciences such as biochemistry, physiology, and statistics with experiential learning.

The department offers many opportunities for students to work and learn in a clinical research setting. With this kind of education and training, Purdue’s Nutrition Science graduates are prepared to become the future leaders in nutrition and food science.

The Nutrition Science Freshman Guide to Success is a great resource to help new students adjust to campus life.

The department offers undergraduate study in the following areas:

  • Dietetics
  • Foods and Nutrition in Business
  • Nutrition, Fitness, and Health
  • Nutrition Science

The department also offers two undergraduate minors:

  • Foods and Nutrition
  • Nutrition

Faculty

Contact Information

Department of Nutrition Science
Stone Hall
700 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: (765) 494-8228
Fax: (765) 494-0674

Graduate Information

For Graduate Information please see Nutrition Science Graduate Information .

Programs

    Baccalaureate
    Minor

    Courses

      Nutrition Science

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