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Pursuing Lifelong Vitality
Blending food, exercise and cutting-edge science to promote wellbeing across the lifespan.
Education. Research. Outreach.
Nutrition and physical activity are essential to health and wellbeing. We put science to work to uncover the complex interactions between food, exercise, lifestyle, environment and human biology to promote wellness at every stage of life. Our work has real-world impact, from developing diet and exercise protocols that support medical interventions and improve quality of life to leading the charge toward a revolution in precision nutrition. Our interdisciplinary approach gives students access to a wide variety of opportunities across campus and in their communities through relationships with organizations like the BIO5 Institute, the University of Arizona Campus Farm and the Southern Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
ACEND-Accredited
–B.S. Nutrition and Dietetics
(Didactic Program in Dietetics)
–PSM Applied Nutrition - Dietetics
(Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics)
Top 5
Online Nutrition Science Degrees in 2024
— Forbes Advisor
DPD Verification Statement
Awarded to B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Dietetics graduates who meet Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements
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Explore What We Have to Offer
Whether you aspire to develop personalized nutrition plans, design functional foods or research the impact of nutrients on human health, we'll provide you with the knowledge and tools to make a difference.
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Extension
Our Cooperative Extension faculty and county agents connect the research of the university to communities and industries. Whether you want to learn about nutrition through SNAP-Ed or EFNEP or you'd like to participate in a Diabetes Prevention Program, find the expertise you need through our workshops and learning resources.
News, breakthroughs and profiles in science
Explore the work we're doing to put science to work to solve real-world problems.
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Ready for Next Steps?
Learn how you can make an impact on health and wellness from maximizing human performance to solving dietary challenges.