The Department of Nutrition and Food Studies recognizes the fundamental importance of food and nutrition to human well-being and pleasure. Our students gain practical expertise through innovative coursework that addresses 21st-century needs and developments by drawing on the connections between what we consume and how we live. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in non-profits, academia, and business.
Learn more about our undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in Nutrition and Dietetics and Food Studies.
Our Programs
Nutrition and Dietetics
Degrees within the Nutrition and Dietetics program combine basic science, nutritional science, food science, and research to prepare you for many career paths.
Food Studies
The Food Studies program explores the cultural, historical, and sociological aspects of food and food systems.
Our Labs
Learn more about the two labs that are a part of the Nutrition and Food Studies Department — the Food Lab and the Urban Farm Lab. As our student, you'll have hands-on opportunities to experience food and nutrition at all stages of food production and preparation.
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Our Courses
Explore the Nutrition and Food Studies courses offered through our department.
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News and Events
Cool Course Dispatch: Culinary Physics in the NYU Food Lab
Students from the Steinhardt Food Studies program and ITP use physics to create culinary anomalies.
Nutrition PhDs Explore Nutrition and Weight-Related Factors Among Overweight/Obese College Students
Two PhD candidates from the NYU Steinhardt Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, Rachel Ryan and Miriam Mahmood, were selected to share their research with the nutrition community at the Nutrition 2019 conference.
Food Studies MA Info Session
Learn about the program, application process, and get your questions answered.
Contact Us
NYU Steinhardt
Department of Nutrition and Food Studies
411 Lafayette Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Tel: 212 998 5580
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