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 course work 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
Food Studies Student Named James Beard Foundation National Scholar
Abby Katz is one of twelve individuals nationwide selected for her plans to pursue further education and build a better food future.
Research Spotlight: Empowering Undergraduates through Culinary Education
Recent PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics graduate Dr. Miriam Mahmood investigated the feasibility and outcomes of an internet-based, culinary behavioral weight loss program for NYU undergrads.
Helping Asian Americans Cook the Foods They Crave Most
The NYU Entrepreneurial Institute highlighted Rooted Fare, a startup co-founded by Food Studies alum Ashley Xie that partners and profit-shares with immigrant chefs to make Asian sauces for homemade dishes.
DEPARTMENT OF
Nutrition and Food Studies
411 Lafayette Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-998-5580