
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!