Category: Work & Life

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Day in the Life: Paulina Bonilla Valdez, Food Science Undergraduate Student


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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Day in the Life: Nicholas Ranalletta, Nutritional Sciences and Pre-Dental Undergraduate Student


July 13, 2026

We're thrilled to welcome you 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 ... READ MORE

Category: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: Day In The Life, Nicholas Ranalletta, Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional Sciences Major, Nutritional Sciences Undergraduate, Nutritional Sciences Undergraduate Program, Nutritional-sciences-undergraduate-feature, Pre-dental Student, UF/FSHN CAP, UF/FSHN CAP Day In The Life, UF/FSHN Careers Advancement Project
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What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (May–June 2026)


July 6, 2026

Food Traceability Rule: Part 2—Definitions and Acronyms By Razieh Farzad and Stephanie R. B. Brown This publication offers a comprehensive list of definitions and acronyms intended as an educational tool for Extension educators and a ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS, Food Safety Modernization Act, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Foodborne Illness, Preventing Foodborne Illness
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What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (Mar.–Apr. 2026)


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


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
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Practical Strategies for Healthier Fast Food Choices


February 9, 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
Students learning how to make donuts during Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Food Week Donut University event. Photo taken 10-17-23.

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


February 2, 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
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What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (Nov.–Dec.)


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
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Trust Your Gut: Why Women’s Health Starts Within


December 15, 2025

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


December 1, 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

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