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Focus on Teaching
To meet the goal of training the next generation of nutrition scientists, our faculty place a strong emphasis on interactive instruction and mentoring.
Focus on Research
Research ranges from basic biology to intervention studies, with efforts focused on better treatment and prevention of health problems. Faculty study the molecular basis of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes using cellular, gene knockout and metabolomic approaches.
Focus on Outreach
Faculty extend science-based information to the public through local, state, national and international channels. Research in the department helps formulate policies and nutrition recommendations and provides guidance to improve the health and nutritional status of the individual and populations.
Graduate Study in Nutrition
The Graduate Group in Nutritional Biology (GGNB) is a cooperative interdepartmental and intercollegiate organization of more than 63 faculty from 15 departments. Students may pursue an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in nutritional biology under the direction of any member of the group.
Major in Nutrition Science
In the modern world, our food concerns revolve around obesity, supplement intakes, and how to make high quality diets a part of our busy lives, as well as food safety and availability. The nutrition science major emphasizes biochemical and physiological aspects of nutrition and food constituents through laboratory sciences.
Major in Clinical Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition program uses a rigorous science-based approach to prepare students to apply their knowledge of nutrition to improve public health. This major fulfills the academic requirements for a career as a Registered Dietitian (R.D.).
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New scientific discoveries reinforce that nutrition is central to maintaining health and reducing disease risk. This is an exciting time to be a part of the science and application of nutritional knowledge. Welcome to the Department of Nutrition.

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Public Health Emphasis

Public Health

Want to make an impact with your education? Consider majoring in Nutrition Science, Public Health Option. This program sets the stage for impacting large populations with policy development, community outreach, or nutrition education.

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Nutrition Info

We are committed to extending science-based information to the public through local, state, national and international channels. We provide reliable information about a variety of nutrition topics via our online publications and resources.

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Low-fat veggies and fruits like broccoli, apples, tomatoes shown on left and high-fat foods like hamburgers, pizza and french fries on the right. A tape measure divides the two sides. UC Davis researchers find that switching from a high-fat to a low-fat diet slowed precancerous changes in the pancreas of mice. (Getty)

Could Dietary Changes — Even After Obesity — Help Prevent Pancreatic Cancer?

June 05, 2025
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2025 NIRSA Wasson Award Winners

May 29, 2025
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UC Davis Nutrition Experts Honored for Their Impact

April 08, 2025
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Drs. Au and Nguyen present at the Healthy Eating Research grantees meeting

March 14, 2025
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Meet ASN’s Newest Science Policy Fellow! Congratulations to Alana Chaney

March 14, 2025
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Congratulations to Dr. Dewy for being awarded the 2024-2025 UCD Emeriti/Emeritae Association’s Distinguished Emerita Award

February 28, 2025
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Coffee & Conversations with Nutrition Chair Gerardo Mackenzie

February 26, 2025
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