Department of Nutrition

Nutrition Research. Our faculty conduct research on the role of bioactives in the prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer and obesity. Picture of alfalfa lab.

Undergraduate programs in nutrition science.

Graduate programs include a master of science in nutrition, the dietetic internship, a doctorate in nutrition, and a dual masters.

The Department of Nutrition was established in January 2020 upon a rich heritage of Aggie leadership in nutrition. In creating the Department, the state of Texas and Texas A&M University recognized the importance of the discipline of nutrition in maintaining health and preventing diseases.

Announcements

New web site is under development reflecting an exciting expansion plan laid out in our

2021-2026 Strategic Plan

Coming Soon: Nutrition Cluster Hiring

Faculty Achievements

Researchers identify potential therapeutic target for diabetes. For more Faculty Achievements Click Here.

Student Achievements

Food Science & Technology Students win 2nd Place at College Bowl. For More Student Achievements Click Here.

Students and Dr. Creasy at the IFTSA college bowl

Recent Publications

Valli, C, Howatt, V, Prokop-Dorner, A, Rabassa, M, Johnston, BC, Zajac, J et al.. Evaluating adults' health-related values and preferences about unprocessed red meat and processed meat consumption: protocol for a cross-sectional mixed-methods study. F1000Res. 2020;9 :346. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.23593.2. PubMed PMID:34136136 PubMed Central PMC8176263.
Zhou, X, Ling, X, Guo, H, Zhu-Salzman, K, Ge, F, Sun, Y et al.. Serratia symbiotica Enhances Fatty Acid Metabolism of Pea Aphid to Promote Host Development. Int J Mol Sci. 2021;22 (11):. doi: 10.3390/ijms22115951. PubMed PMID:34073039 PubMed Central PMC8199403.
Goldenberg, JZ, Johnston, BC. Low and very low carbohydrate diets for diabetes remission. BMJ. 2021;373 :n262. doi: 10.1136/bmj.n262. PubMed PMID:34031034 .

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Academic Programs

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Research Areas

Our faculty conduct research on the role of bioactives in the prevention of chronic diseases. Learn more about their research.

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