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.
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Nutrition News
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. Turetgen’s interest in nutrition began at an early age, sparked not by dietary trends or culinary adventures, but by a personal struggle.
Make healthy eating habits stick in the new year
Eating healthier is one of the top resolutions for the new year, but this resolution is often abandoned because people set unrealistic goals that are too difficult to maintain. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert has tips for establishing realistic healthy eating goals that can last. Allow yourself some flexibility, said Jenna Anding, Ph.D., RDN, professor and AgriLife Extension specialist in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Nutrition, Bryan-College Station. Start implementing new habits when you’re ready as opposed to a specific start date.
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