Enhancing human health and quality of life through education, research, and outreach in food and nutrition sciences.

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) at Iowa State University (ISU), located in the heartland of the United States, is among the top programs in the nation. Administered by the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Human Sciences, FSHN offers significant opportunities for students to study in fully equipped, state of the art laboratories; network with professionals and alumni through student organizations and professional associations; study abroad in places like Spain, India, and Peru. Our world-renowned faculty provide expertise on a diverse range of topics surrounding food and nutrition. They are on the cutting edge of interdisciplinary research such as the nutritional relationships in cancer, diabetes and obesity and the development and production of new food products that promote health and prevent disease. Collaborating with the BioCentury Research Farm, Center for Crops Utilization Research, Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute, Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center, and Nutrition and Wellness Research Center, and others, FSHN students and faculty are promoting health and well-being through food and nutrition.

Food Science and Human Nutrition News

FSHN attends AOCS in Montreal Several FSHN faculty and staff attended the 104th Annual meeting of the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) in Montreal April 28 - May 1, 2013 to present their work, lead sessions, and receive awards. More »

Ruth Litchfield named Associate Chair Ruth MacDonald, professor and chair of the department of food science and human nutrition, is pleased to announce that Ruth Litchfield, associate professor and nutrition extension specialist, has been named associate chair of the department. More »

Welcome Nuria Acevedo In February, FSHN welcomed Dr. Nuria Acevedo to the faculty as assistant professor. After making stops in many places through the America’s, she and her family are happy to have made a home in Ames. More »

Announcing 2013-2014 FSHN Student Ambassadors We are proud to announce the names of students selected to be FSHN Ambassadors. This inaugural group of Ambassadors is made up of both undergraduate and graduate students across our majors who will serve in this capacity in the 2013-2014 academic year. More »

April 2013 News Notes Read news notes from faculty, staff, and students for April 2013. More »

VEISHEA 2013 a success! Another successful VEISHEA has ended. But the many FSHN students, faculty, and staff who participated will always have their memories and photos. In case you missed all the events, keep reading for a brief recap. More »

Algal Production Facility Open House The BioCentury Research Farm will host an open house to showcase its new Algal Production Facility on Thursday, May 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. More »

FSHN Heading to EB 2013 Going to Experimental Biology in Boston? Don’t miss the following FSHN faculty and students who will be presenting at the meeting. Be sure to congratulate Matt Rowling, recipient of the 2013 Bio-Serv Award in Experimental Animal Nutrition from the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). And don’t miss the ISU reception on April 22 at 7 pm, location in the official program. More »

Restoring a hidden treasure For many years it has been called a hidden treasure on the Iowa State University campus. The History of Dairying mural and fountain by Christian Petersen is tucked into the courtyard of the Food Sciences Building. More »

Call for FSHN Student Ambassadors Dr. Ruth MacDonald, professor and chair, is pleased to announce the creation of FSHN Student Ambassadors. More »