Department of
Nutrition
5 Degree Programs
We have five degree programs to provide our students with a world-class education they can apply to careers as registered dietitians or biomedical researchers, as well as preparation for health profession schools. Additional career paths include pharmaceutical sales reps, food safety inspectors, and more.
2 Accredited Programs
Our ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics and Master of Clinical Nutrition / Dietetic Internship programs prepare students to become Registered Dietitians.
500+ Enrolled Students
Our over 500 enrolled students are training to be the next generation of nutrition professionals who recognize the importance in maintaining health and preventing diseases.
Nutrition Newsletters
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Nutrition News
Nutrition experts Sun, Guo honored for groundbreaking research
Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty Yuxiang Sun, Ph.D., and Shaodong Guo, Ph.D., both professors in the Department of Nutrition, were honored as 2025 Chancellor Enhancing Development and Generating Excellence in Scholarship, EDGES, Fellows on May 6. Launched in 2019 by The Texas A&M University System, the prestigious EDGES Fellowships recognize rising mid-career faculty at the associate or early full professor level, achieving national and international acclaim.
From plate to purpose
Missy Turetgen ’25 never imagined that her love for food and science would lead her nearly 1,000 miles from her hometown of Gilberts, Illinois, to the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. But when Turetgen toured the Texas A&M campus for the first time, something just felt right. It wasn’t merely the charming traditions or the close-knit community — it was the sense that this was a place where her passion for nutrition could truly thrive.
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