Purdue Nutrition Science

Nutrition science examines how food choices and metabolism of nutrients affect our long-term health. Throughout your career, you will advance public understanding of the role of nutrition in health and disease prevention. Nationally recognized for discovery, learning and engagement, Purdue’s Department of Nutrition Science has a rich history of preparing students to turn knowledge into action. Our curriculum provides interdisciplinary training that incorporates hands-on experiences and gives students a competitive advantage as they persistently pursue excellence in nutritional science.