Food and nutrition sciences draw from many disciplines
At UW-Stout, we take a multidisciplinary approach to food and nutrition science. Our unique undergraduate and graduate degree programs work in tandem to prepare you for a fulfilling and exciting food and nutrition science career.
- B.S. Dietetics
Do you enjoy working with people with a shared interest in foods and science, with conscious regard to diet and exercise? - B.S. Food Science and Technology
Do you want to develop new food products, test recipes, implement sustainable processes in food and agriculture, and enhance the safety of food? - M.S. Food and Nutritional Sciences
Are your passions for food safety and food product development leading you to a career in R&D, quality assurance, dietetics, or nutrition? - M.S. Nutrition and Dietetics
Is your goal to take the CDR RDN credentialing examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?
As a food and nutrition science student, you'll study the physical, microbial, and chemical makeup of food. You'll apply your research to develop safe, nutritious, and sustainable foods.
Become a food engineer using chemistry and microbiology
Biology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry studies will help you understand food processes and how to improve products. You'll learn in our laboratories and test kitchens how the food we consume daily is the result of extensive research and analysis. Each kitchen accommodates up to 22 students.
- three fully functional test kitchens
- an experimental foods laboratory
- a food production management laboratory
- a sensory evaluation laboratory
- a research laboratory
- a food processing laboratory
- a dietetic assessment laboratory
- a human performance laboratory
The food processing lab is equipped with a Groen cook/chill system with pump/fill station and Dixie vacuum can sealer, a vertical batch retort for canning, and an extruder.
Become an expert on food, good health, and nutrition
You'll learn how the body's metabolic and physiological responses to food and diet help prevent disease. As a food and nutrition science professional, you'll help teach healthy food selection and preparation. Our programs will challenge you with experiential learning in the classroom and 320 hours of field experience.
"The Food and Nutrition program at Stout is a dynamic, strong and encouraging program to develop your skills and knowledge. The professors are knowledgeable and approachable and give you the attention and information you need to improve. I recommend the program to anyone interested in the field, both international and local."
-- Varsha RamlakhanB.S. DieteticsM.S. Food and Nutrional Science
Regardless of the food and nutrition science path you chose, you'll have the ability to teach others what makes food healthier, tastier, and safer. Your career in food and nutrition will allow you to help people improve their lives and create healthier communities.
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