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Human Nutrition and Food

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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Pursue a fulfilling career with UW’s human nutrition and food degree

Food holds a special place in today’s world. It presents challenges, fuels the human body and connects people across cultures.

While at UW, students have access to interesting coursework and service learning opportunities. Upon graduation, students are ready to tackle pressing nutrition concerns like food insecurity, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other nutrition-related chronic diseases.

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College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Learn More About the Food and Nutrition Degree

The University of Wyoming’s nutrition degree program prepares students to work in a variety of settings — including public health, hospitals, community clinics, food service, sports, public schools and sustainable agriculture.

If you’re ready to build a fulfilling career in nutrition, the University of Wyoming’s human nutrition and food major is for you! As a student, you’ll learn about the science of food and participate in valuable service learning opportunities. Plus, students may apply to UW’s accredited Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics to graduate with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. 

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Students pursuing the human nutrition and food major may choose to apply to the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics — which is required in order to receive the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.

We pride ourselves on having a 100% match rate for students pursuing a dietetic internship, whereas the national rate is typically between 60% and 70%.

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What Can You Do With a Nutrition Degree?

UW nutrition graduates pursue careers as registered dietitians, educators and entrepreneurs.

Nutrition Careers

Here are some of the job titles our graduates have held:

  • Registered Dietitian
  • Nutrition Information Specialist
  • Nutrition Services Supervisor
  • Clinical Dietitian
  • Patient Services Manager
  • Nutrition Instructor
  • Extension Nutrition Specialist
  • Food Production Manager
  • Wellness Program Educator

 

 

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Here are some of the places our graduates have made an impact:

  • Ivinson Memorial Hospital
  • Wyoming Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Sheridan Senior Center
  • Tailored Nutrition LLC
  • City of Longmont Recreation Services
  • Sheridan Community College
  • WY Department of Health
  • University of Colorado (UC) Health Memorial Hospital Central
  • Cent$ible Nutrition Program, UW Extension
  • Sodexo Food and Facilities Management
  • Teton Dietetics
  • Kodiak food products
  • Park County School District
  • Campus Dining
  • VA Medical Center
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Nutrition Major Highlights

The human nutrition and food program prepares students to thrive as registered dietitians or nutrition professionals. Here are a few highlights of our program:

Research Opportunities

In addition to coursework, students may pursue research opportunities during their time at UW. A wide variety of research experiences are readily available with UW’s nutrition faculty. 

Nutrition students are currently involved in research projects focused on:

  • Biometric assessment
  • Brain-reward pathways
  • Regulation of craving training and analysis
  • Dietary analysis
  • Sensory characteristics
  • Community-based participatory research with tribal partners from the Wind River reservation

Specialized Faculty

The nutrition major is led by a group of highly regarded faculty members, each with their own specialty. Our faculty members specialize in: 

  • Eating behaviors
  • Primary and secondary reward pathways
  • Picky eating and eating competency
  • Sensory characteristics of food products
  • Product development
  • Micronutrient needs and deficiencies
  • Indigenous and traditional diets
  • Health disparities
  • The impact of nutrition on health outcomes

On-Campus Organizations

The University of Wyoming is home to many thriving, student-led organizations. As a nutrition major, you may be interested in:

Service Learning

Nutrition students are encouraged to get involved with the local community and apply what they’re learning. Students often get involved with the campus food share pantry, the Cent$ible Nutrition Program, the high altitude performance center and ACRES student farm.

The family-oriented closeness was the biggest aspect I enjoyed about the nutrition/didactic program and department. I tell everyone that they're my second family. I have always felt so encouraged by our faculty and staff, and the other students I've grown close with have made it all the better. Such a great experience!

- 2023 Graduate

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Interested in a nutrition degree? These programs may also be of interest to you:

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Family and Consumer Sciences

Department 3354, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-4145

Email: fam-consci@uwyo.edu