Food Science and Human Nutrition Department

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The Food Science and Human Nutrition Department (FSHN) is one of the world’s largest combined academic programs where food science, nutritional sciences, and dietetics are all studied within one department. FSHN has nearly 30 full-time faculty members, 80 graduate assistants, and 600 undergraduate students. Our programs are accredited and recognized by the American Society for Nutrition, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and approved by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). After completing undergraduate degrees, our students typically move on to employment in the food industry or healthcare settings, graduate or professional programs. We have a strong record of excellent placement of our graduate students in industry, professional organizations, academia and government. Our faculty has trained at institutions from around the world; they have been widely successful in their teaching, research, and extension efforts. Throughout our programs in food science, nutrition, and dietetics, our faculty is recognized nationally and internationally as experts in their respective fields.

FSHN Spotlight

Our Students

Sherry Bansal, a Food Science Ph.D. Student is investigating the effects of nanotechnology on the agri-food microbiome. With a background in food safety and microbiology, her research explores how nanomaterials interact with microorganisms in agriculture and their potential implications for food safety, pathogen evolution, and climate change. This important work could provide valuable insights into the future of sustainable agriculture and food security.

Juiced Up or Watered Down? The Bittersweet Reality of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

Rachel Stennett, a student in the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department at The University of Florida.

In this article, Rachel discusses why water is a healthier choice over sugar-sweetened beverages to ensure children stay hydrated.

She also shares tips for how to make drinking water exciting and includes a recipe for fruit-infused water!

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