Food Science and Human Nutrition Department

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (Mar.–Apr. 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
May 1, 2026

Fermented Foods: Sauerkraut By Paula P. Domingues and Wendy J. Dahl Sauerkraut is a cabbage product that originated in ancient China and is now consumed worldwide. Sauerkraut is made through lactic acid fermentation, and it has been associated ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
March 3, 2026

Shopping for Health: Sweet Corn By Audrey Mailly and Wendy J. Dahl. Sweet corn is not just a side dish for summer barbecues. It is a delicious, crunchy vegetable you can enjoy throughout the year! Many love its natural sweetness, but sweet ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Education Programs, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Shopping For Health Series, Sweet Corn

Five Things You Didn’t Know About the University of Florida’s FSHN Department

by Jessie Erwin
February 3, 2026

The Food Science and Human Nutrition Department (FSHN) at the University of Florida is known for its innovative research, accomplished faculty and alumni, and top-notch academic programs in food science, nutritional sciences, and dietetics. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Dietetics, Five Fun Facts, Five Things You Didn't Know, Food Science, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Nutritional Sciences, Things You Didn't Know About The FSHN Department

Practical Strategies for Healthier Fast Food Choices

by Jessie Erwin
February 3, 2026

Hello and welcome to the next edition of Nutrition Stories, our series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Our guest today is Isabella Mahboob, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and a current MS-DI graduate ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Dietetics, Fast Food, Food Desert, Food Swamp, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Healthy Choices, Isabella Mahboob, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (Nov.–Dec.)

by Gillian McGuire
January 8, 2026

Fermented Foods: Olives By Fidela Gjondrekaj and Wendy J. Dahl. Olives are small fruit that grow on the olive tree, scientifically known as Olea europaea. These fruit have been cultivated and consumed for thousands of years, primarily ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Ask IFAS, Cooking Safety, EDIS Journal, Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Nutrition, Olives

Trust Your Gut: Why Women’s Health Starts Within

by Jessie Erwin
March 11, 2026

Welcome to our next edition of Nutrition Stories, our series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Our guest today is Rileigh Swift, a student in the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Dietetics, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Gut Health, Microbiome, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Rileigh Swift, Women's Health

Celiac Disease and Folate Deficiency: A Neurological Threat to Developing Babies

by Jessie Erwin
November 20, 2025

We're thrilled to bring you another edition of Nutrition Stories, our series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Today's guest is Emily Cohen, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and current master's degree ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Celiac Disease, Dietetics, Emily Cohen, Folate, Folate Deficiency, Folic Acid, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories, Pregnancy

Practical Strategies for Mindful Eating

by Jessie Erwin
November 14, 2025

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

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Dietetics, Distracted Eating, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Genevieve Hamlin, MBIs, Mindful Eating, Mindfulness Based Interventions, Mindless Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories

Optimizing Nutrition On a Budget

by Jessie Erwin
October 28, 2025

Welcome back to Nutrition Stories, our series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Today's guest is Kamille Santos, 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: Budget, Dietetics, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Kamille Santos, Nutrition, Nutrition On A Budget, Nutrition Stories, Video

Day in the Life: Richie Li, Senior Research and Development Scientist

by Jessie Erwin
October 24, 2025

Welcome back 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, Work & Life
Tags: Alumni, Day In The Life, Food Science, Food Science Alumni, FSHN Alumni, General Mills, Research And Development, Research And Development Scientist, Richie Li, Senior Research And Development Scientist, UF/FSHN CAP, UF/FSHN CAP Day In The Life, UF/FSHN Careers Advancement Project, What A Food Scientist Does, What Do Food Scientists Do, What Does A Food Scientist Do

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