The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Michigan State University offers nationally recognized academic programs, research and community outreach. Our department is home to nearly 40 faculty, over 40 graduate students, and over 500 undergraduate students across our three undergraduate majors: Dietetics, Food Science, and Nutritional Sciences.
We work to solve contemporary issues in food production, quality and safety, nutrient function and health and chronic disease prevention.
There are also many interdisciplinary opportunities across the Department of Food Science and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Recent Publications
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New study of PFAS forever chemicals highlights need to reduce contamination in drinking water
Published on May 7, 2025
A new study involving researchers from MSU has revealed concerning findings on the long-term impact of PFAS exposure in communities affected by industrial contamination in drinking water sourced near an abandoned paper mill landfill -
CANR honors departments, units with CAB badges
Published on April 22, 2025
The CANR and Office of Culture, Access and Belonging OCAB will honor the 2025 Culture, Access and Belonging Badge Award recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards on May 8 -
Optimizing health qualities of beef: MSU scientists analyzing how nutrients in beef are impacted by what cattle eat
Published on March 26, 2025
Jenifer Fenton and Jason Rowntree are exploring ways to authenticate grass-finished beef based on its nutritional profile. -
MSU, Henry Ford Health scientists teaming up to take on obesity
Published on March 12, 2025
The 5-year, more than $3 million NIH-funded project is entering its third year exploring the mechanisms for why maternal obesity serves as a strong predictor of offspring obesity. -
MSU scientist making food safer worldwide through research, policy
Published on March 5, 2025
Felicia Wu is working to better understand how to mitigate harmful aflatoxins and other food safety challenges globally.
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New study of PFAS forever chemicals highlights need to reduce contamination in drinking water
Published on May 7, 2025 by New study of PFAS forever chemicals highlights need to reduce contamination in drinking water
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Connecting with nature has mental health benefits
Published on April 20, 2025 by The State News
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How community gardens serve as “third places” for Detroiters
Published on April 14, 2025 by Great Lakes Now
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Dr. Felicia Wu appointed provisional co-chair for NASEM committee on societal issues of engineering biology research
Published on January 6, 2025
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