Welcome to the Department of Nutrition - 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

Spring 2023 DPD Orientation Meetings

Thursday, March 2, Cater-Mattil Room 124, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday, April 10, Cater-Mattil Room 124, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Dr. David Threadgill Named Department Head of Nutrition

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

2021-2026 Strategic Plan

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

Li, H, Guo, X, Aquino, E, Wu, C. Mini review: STING activation during non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Front Nutr. 2023;10 :1139339. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1139339. PubMed PMID:36937350 PubMed Central PMC10014842.
Johnston, BC, Zeraatkar, D, Steen, J, de Jauregui, DRF, Zhu, H, Sun, M et al.. Saturated fat and human health: a protocol for a methodologically innovative systematic review and meta-analysis to inform public health nutrition guidelines. Syst Rev. 2023;12 (1):39. doi: 10.1186/s13643-023-02209-1. PubMed PMID:36918997 PubMed Central PMC10012519.
Mitra, S, Hatfield, T, Campbell-Yeo, M, Dorling, J, Johnston, BC. Evaluation of Health-Related Values and Preferences of Adults Who Were Preterm Infants and Parents of Preterm Infants Concerning Use of Prophylactic Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor Drugs. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6 (3):e232273. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.2273. PubMed PMID:36892840 PubMed Central PMC9999240.

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Academic Programs

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Research Areas

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