About the Department
Exploring the Intersection of Nutrition, Food, & Public Health
The Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health is the legacy of an academic unit originally founded in the 1920s. Today, in recognition of the fundamental importance of food and nutrition to human life and pleasure; the growing demand for knowledgeable, skilled public health professionals, nutritionists, food managers, and food professionals, the department now trains students for a wide range of careers related to the role of food, nutrition, and health in modern society, culture, and business — domestically and internationally.
The Department's innovative mission is to educate students, professionals, and the public about the role of food, nutrition, and health in all aspects of life. Department programs apply and integrate this information through undergraduate, master's, or doctoral degree programs in four distinct but related areas of study: Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Studies, Food and Restaurant Management, and Public Health.
News
- Clinical Nutrition Master's Student, Megan Madden, receives Dietetic Registration Scholarship.
- Congratulations to Graduate Nutrition student Megan Madden. Megan was awarded the American Dietetic Association Foundation's 2009 Commission on Dietetic Registration Scholarship. She was accepted into the New York Presbyterian Hospital Dietetic Internship this past spring.
- Three Food Studies Alum, collaborate and write "Culinary Improvisation: Skill Building Beyond the Mystery Basket"
- A must-have for culinary students, professionals and home cooks interested in expanding their skills, Culinary Improvisation: Skill Building Beyond the Mystery Basket is now available. Loaded with tips and exercise, and printed on CD-ROM, the book is incredibly practical, easy to use, convenient and easily accessible. (continues).
- Dr. Yumary Ruiz and Dr. Farzana Kapadia receive NYU Challenge Grants
- Dr. Yumary Ruiz, Clinical Assistant Professor and Public Health Internship Director, and Dr. Farzana Kapadia, Assistant Professor of Public Health, recently received two grants: the New York University Research Challenge Fund Program grant and the NYU/Steinhardt Challenge Community Collaborative Awards grant. (continues).
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