Mission Statement

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, jointly administered by the Colleges of Agriculture and Human Sciences, offers and promotes curricula, courses and training in food science and human nutrition, with careful consideration of the needs of its students. It is the department's duty to provide current and objective information about food science and nutrition to all Iowans, their government leaders, those engaged in food processing and distribution and those affecting food selection. In the public interest, the department conducts research in food science, nutrition, and related areas, using available resources to study topics of significance to these disciplines. In all of its efforts, the department aims to contribute to health and well being of the state, the nation, and the world.