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Hidden Phosphorus: What Every Chronic Kidney Disease Patient Should Know

by Jessie Erwin
November 9, 2026

Welcome to another installment of Nutrition Stories, our series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics! Today's guest is Samantha Walter-Cano, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and a current MS-DI graduate student ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Chronic Kidney Disease, CKD, Dietetics, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Nutrition, Nutrition Label, Nutrition Stories, Phosphorus, Samantha Walter-Cano
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Beyond the Pill: Why Ginger Tea May Be the New Essential for Your Period Routine

by Jessie Erwin
November 4, 2026

Welcome back to Nutrition Stories, our series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics! Today's guest is Alissa Alexis, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Alissa Alexis, Dietetics, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Ginger, Ginger Tea, Menstruation, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories
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When Pioneering Research Leads to Global Impact: Dr. Bob Cousins and Inspiring Worldwide Innovation

by Jessie Erwin
October 26, 2026

Learn more about Dr. Bob Cousins' groundbreaking research and far-reaching mentorship by downloading the full version of this retrospective. The word “pioneer” is often used to describe a someone or something forging a path through areas ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: Career Retrospective, Dr. Bob Cousins, Dr. Cousins, Molecular Biology, National Academy Of Sciences, Nutrition Research, Retrospective, Zinc
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Food For Sleep: Targeting Insomnia Through Nutrition

by Jessie Erwin
October 5, 2026

Welcome to Nutrition Stories, our series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics! Today's guest is Karli Walker, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and a current MS-DI graduate student in the Food Science and Human ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Dietetics, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Insomnia, Karli Walker, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories
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What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (Jul.–Aug. 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
September 3, 2026

Artificial Food Dyes: A Simple Guide for Consumers By Mary T. Serviss and Soohyoun Ahn Artificial food dyes are man-made color additives used to give foods and beverages a bright, consistent appearance. In the United States, these dyes ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS, Food, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Nutrition
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Day in the Life: Arianna Wittkorn, Food Science Undergraduate Student

by Jessie Erwin
August 31, 2026

Welcome to our Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN): Day in the Life series! This series is part of our innovative UF/FSHN Careers Advancement Project (CAP), which captures what it's really like to earn degrees in food science, nutritional ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: Ari Wittkorn, Food Science, Food Science Major, Food Science Student, Food Science Undergraduate, Food Science Undergraduate Program, Food-science-undergraduate-feature, UF/FSHN CAP, UF/FSHN CAP Day In The Life, UF/FSHN Careers Advancement Project
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Welcome to the UF Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, 2026 Edition!

by Jessie Erwin
August 26, 2026

Welcome back to the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida for the 2026-2027 academic year! We are excited for another year of academic exploration, career advancement events, and the highlight of the fall ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Food Week, Food Week 2026, FSHN Alumni And Friends Tailgate, Tailgate
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Letters to Myself: Katelyn Zick, B.S. Nutritional Sciences, Shares Advice on Growth During College

by Jessie Erwin
August 24, 2026

Growth: The process of forming or developing. Many kinds of personal growth exist: growth in stature, growth in mindset, even growth in the skill of seeking opportunities. Yet during the college years, students often experience a distinctive ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: A Letter To Myself, Katelyn Zick, Letter Of Advice, Letter Of Encouragement, Letters To Myself, Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional Sciences Major, Nutritional Sciences Student, Nutritional Sciences Undergraduate Program, Nutritional Sciences Undergraduate Student, Nutritional-sciences-undergraduate-feature, UF/FSHN CAP, UF/FSHN Careers Advancement Project
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Day in the Life: Alex Wertheim, Dietetics Undergraduate Student

by Jessie Erwin
August 10, 2026

Welcome to our Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN): Day in the Life series! This series is part of our innovative UF/FSHN Careers Advancement Project (CAP), which captures what it's really like to earn degrees in food science, nutritional ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: Alex Wertheim, Day In The Life, Dietetics, Dietetics Major, Dietetics Undergraduate, Dietetics Undergraduate Program, Dietetics-undergraduate-feature, UF/FSHN CAP Day In The Life, UF/FSHN Careers Advancement Project
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Day in the Life: Paulina Bonilla Valdez, Food Science Undergraduate Student

by Jessie Erwin
July 27, 2026

Greetings and welcome to our Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN): Day in the Life series! This series is part of our innovative UF/FSHN Careers Advancement Project (CAP), which captures what it's really like to earn degrees in food science, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Day In The Life, Food Science, Food Science Major, Food Science Program, Food Science Student, Food Science Undergraduate, Food-science-undergraduate-feature, Paulina Bonilla Valdez, UF/FSHN CAP, UF/FSHN CAP Day In The Life, UF/FSHN Careers Advancement Project

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