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

Fall DPD Orientation Meetings

Monday, September 27th or Thursday, November 11th

5:30-7pm, Cater-Mattil 124 A&B

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

Guo, S, Zhou, L, Huang, Y, Huang, X. Insight into the comparison of thermally and Fe(II) activated persulfate on sludge dewaterability and disintegration. Water Sci Technol. 2021;84 (6):1464-1476. doi: 10.2166/wst.2021.337. PubMed PMID:34559080 PubMed Central wst_2021_337.
Petrov, ME, Jiao, N, Panchanathan, SS, Reifsnider, E, Coonrod, DV, Liu, L et al.. Protocol of the Snuggle Bug/Acurrucadito Study: a longitudinal study investigating the influences of sleep-wake patterns and gut microbiome development in infancy on rapid weight gain, an early risk factor for obesity. BMC Pediatr. 2021;21 (1):374. doi: 10.1186/s12887-021-02832-8. PubMed PMID:34465311 PubMed Central PMC8405858.
Seguin-Fowler, RA, Hanson, KL, Jilcott Pitts, SB, Kolodinsky, J, Sitaker, M, Ammerman, AS et al.. Community supported agriculture plus nutrition education improves skills, self-efficacy, and eating behaviors among low-income caregivers but not their children: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2021;18 (1):112. doi: 10.1186/s12966-021-01168-x. PubMed PMID:34461931 PubMed Central PMC8406558.

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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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