Food & Nutrition

Food is about more than what’s on our plates – it connects human health, culture, and global industries. This area encompasses the whole picture of what we consume, from nutrition and public health to sustainable farming and inventing new foods. Whether you want to develop consumer products, manage an agricultural business, help people as a registered dietitian, or shape public policy, there are many “nourishing” choices here.

In this area, you’ll find careers in:

Food science & innovation: product development, food safety, microbiology, and biochemistry.
Dietetics, public health & policy: nutrition counseling, health equity, and community well-being.
Agriculture & biosciences: sustainable farming, crop technology, plant pathology, and animal health.
Agribusiness & food economy: agricultural business management, economics, and consulting.

If you are intrigued by the science of food, community well-being, or the future of the global food supply, explore these links for ideas.

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