Department of Food Science and Nutrition

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Department Head Job Ubbink with students at poster session
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Welcome to the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. Home to world-class researchers and educators, we are Driven to Discover™ the ways food impacts health and society.

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New Faculty Position

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Professor in Food Systems & Community Nutrition

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MN's Healthcare Leader

The majority of dietitians in MN are trained through our Didactic Program in Dietetics and/or Dietetic Internship Program. Learn more about the University’s commitment to advancing health for all Minnesotans.

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Building Renovations

A multimillion dollar renovation is coming soon to revamp the FScN Building and our Pilot Plant.

News

  • students at the conference poster session

    CNAN 2025

    October 13, 2025

    Here's a short recap of the 7th Conference on Native American Nutrition

  • student presenting poster about malnutrition to symposium attendees

    Minnesota Malnutrition Awareness

    September 8, 2025

    Minnesota has declared that Monday, September 8, 2025 is officially recognized as Malnutrition Awareness Day

  • young students in PPE with CFANS grad students, faculty and staff

    Food, Ag, and U

    August 12, 2025

    This summer program inspired young scholars for the second year in a row!

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