Ready to improve global health, revolutionize the food industry, and make a difference through nutrition and science?

Major in Nutrition and Food Sciences

 

What is Nutrition and Food Sciences?

When you major in nutrition and food sciences, you’ll study the physiological process of nutrition, understanding how nutrients shape health, development, and disease. Your passion for health and food comes to life. You’ll explore how nutrition fuels the body, how food impacts public health, and how innovation drives the global food industry. Nutrition and food sciences job opportunities are endless, from healthcare providers and researchers to product developers and more. Learn to change lives and serve others through science and nutrition. LSU offers concentrations in Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences/Pre-Medical, Nutrition, Health, and Society, and Food Science and Technology (with Pre-Medical Option).

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Program Highlights
Accredited for Dietetics Our Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is backed by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, qualifying you for dietetic internships and the RD exam after graduation.
Undergraduate Research Work alongside expert faculty on real research in nutrition, food safety, microbiology, and biotechnology using state-of-the-art facilities like our Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab.
Hands-On Innovation Collaborate with the LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute (FOODii) to develop real food products for valuable experience in product design, food safety, and entrepreneurship.
Exceptional Success Since 2020, every student who applied for a dietetic internship has been accepted. Since 2023, 100% of our dietetics students who applied to graduate school were accepted.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Nutrition & Dietetic Technician, Registered
Various Healthcare Providers
Public Health Advocate
Cooperative Extension Agent
Food Inspector
Food Scientist
Nutritionist
Packaging Engineer
Product Development Scientist
Quality Control Analyst
Sustainability Specialist

Workplace Settings

Hospitals, Medical Centers, Clinics
Private Practice or Counseling
Community Health Organizations
Private Industry Wellness Programs
Food & Beverage Product Development
Universities, Schools, Research Labs
Wellness & Fitness Centers
Sports Organizations
Non-profit Organizations
Public Health Agencies
Restaurants & Food Service Providers

$51,000
Average alumni Nutrition and Food Sciences salary 5 years after graduation

What Nutrition & Food Sciences Looks like

What I Love About Nutrition and Food Sciences

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Building Skills
Human Nutrition & Metabolism Understand how nutrients fuel health and wellness at every level of the body.
Food Science & Safety Master food chemistry, preservation, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Public Health & Community Nutrition Build outreach programs to educate and support nutrition in diverse populations.
Research & Critical Thinking Design, conduct, and analyze research that shapes food and nutrition science.
Advance your Career
Post-graduate education
LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.
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