A Division of the College of Human Ecology and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Welcome

The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) at Cornell University was established in 1974 through a union of the Graduate School of Nutrition, an autonomous Graduate School at Cornell University, and the Department of Food and Nutrition in the College of Human Ecology. It is among the largest academic units in the United States devoted to human nutrition. It combines expertise in molecular biology, genetics, metabolism, physiology, community nutrition, international nutrition, and food policy.

 

 

Michael Latham, Professor Emeritus

Cornell-UNU Africa Series Symposium

The Governance Dimension of the MDGs in Africa 

Patsy Brannon, Professor and Director of Dietetics

 

 

Per Pinstrup-Anderson, H.E. Babcock Professor of Nutrition and Food Policy

Case studies developed for nutrition policy and the global food system. 

Marie Caudill, Associate Professor

Dr. Caudill receives Norman Kretchmer Memorial Award in Clinical Nutrition

 

 

Cutberto Garza, Professor Emeritus

Dr. Garza receives Conrad Elvehjem Award for Public Service in Nutrition


Dale Bauman, Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor

Dr. Dale Bauman receives  Dannon Institute Mentorship Award 

 

Jamie Dollahite, Associate Professor & FNEC Leader

Each $1 in New York state's nutrition education program reaps $10 benefit, study finds

This Week's Events

 

 

Community Nutrition

Educating individuals dedicated to the promotion of health and prevention of disease in communities and populations.

Human Nutrition

Devoted to the study of how variations in nutritional status affect the health and functioning of individuals.

International Nutrition

Training individuals who are dedicated to eliminating hunger, malnutrition, and chronic disease.

Molecular Nutrition

Integrating a range of discipline to investigate the basic biological processes involving nutrition and its roles in health and disease.

Professional Development

  • Cornell NutritionWorks - Online continuing education for nutrition and health professionals.
  • Dietetics
    Undergraduate Program | Internship
    Promoting the integration of knowledge in the nutritional sciences and the development of skills necessary for excellence in dietetics practice.
 
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