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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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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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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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UC Davis Hosts Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit 2021

January 13, 2021
GGNB Book Club

Graduate Group of Nutritional Biology (Virtual) Book Club

January 13, 2021
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Winter 2021 Course Structure Information Available

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West African Cuisine at the Heart of New Fortification Clinical Trial Led by UC Davis

December 16, 2020
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Nutrition Department Joins Instagram!

November 20, 2020
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Haley Adel receives 2020 Charles Hess Community Service Award

June 11, 2020
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Congratulations Class of 2020!

June 09, 2020
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Webinar for New Undergraduate Students

June 02, 2020
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University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 752-4630
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