Nutrition Science & Dietetics at Syracuse Univ.

04/16/2026

Nutrition is alive and well at Syracuse University!

Nutrition, dietitian programs will have two tracks instead of being separate majors, write four professors. "Our doors will be open to students who wish to pursue these careers."

03/26/2026

In honor of National Nutrition Month, check out tips from RDNs across the SU campus, including some of our faculty, staff, and alumni!

For National Nutrition Month, registered dietitians from across the University bust common myths and share the practical tips they give over and over again.

03/24/2026

Today is Syracuse University Giving Day in honor of SU's 156th birthday!

If you decide to give, you can choose where your funds are directed! On the link below, as you scroll down you will see a drop down menu for "Designation". When you click the down carrot it opens a search bar. Search Nutrition and you can select our Nutrition Science and Dietetics Discretionary Fund (use the red plus sign). We use this fund to help support students attending professional conferences, to replenish ACE lab supplies used in our classes, and more. We are grateful for your support!

It's Syracuse Giving Day! 🍊 Join me in celebrating SU's 156th birthday with a gift today:

03/11/2026

Today we celebrate all of our alumni, faculty, and staff who are RDNs! Thank you for everything you do to support patients, students, and the dietetics profession.

02/03/2026

Last week, an article about our programs was published in the Daily Orange. We would like to clarify a few things:

⏩ Undergraduate students (and prospective students) can continue to major in nutrition, which has historically been our degree for students interested in dietetics. The nutrition science major will be phased out. It is our hope that a new track will be approved for the nutrition major that offers a curriculum for students interested in health sciences and human performance.

⏩ Graduate students can continue to apply for, and enroll in, our MA program, which includes coursework and experiential learning for future dietitians. We are no longer enrolling students in our MS degree program. Going forward, we hope to offer a MS program in conjunction with Exercise Science.

We continue to be proud of all the accomplishments of our current students and amazing alumni!

SU cut its nutrition science programs last semester, a year after closing food studies. The cuts are largely justified by decreased student enrollment.

12/23/2025

As we close our the fall semester, we are pleased to share a great story on what our students are doing in the community:

https://falk.syracuse.edu/news/creating-healthy-habits/

Happy Holidays!!

12/17/2025

Check out what Assistant Professor Maryam Yuhas had to say about the ban in Red Dye #3!

The Changing Look of FoodIn January 2025, the FDA banned Red Dye 3 from our food supply—but what does this really mean for your family? And what aren't they ...

12/03/2025

Students in NSD 216 not only learn cooking skills, but they create a full meal and serve guests! It's a great food service experience.

10/29/2025

We are honored to call Dr. Raj a friend and colleague!

Nutrition Teaching Professor Sudha Raj’s recently received the prestigious Medallion Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her groundbreaking contributions to the field . . .

10/23/2025

We were thrilled to welcome Derrell to our department for a visit!

This year’s Christy Lecture Series guest, Derrell Smith ’10, G ’13, spoke with nutrition and sport management students about his keys to having a successful business and making award-winning meatballs . . .