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Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition Nourishing Body and Mind

Our programs illuminate the roles of food and nutrition in overall public health through innovative research and outreach programs.

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Food Science and Human Nutrition Programs and Degrees

Our degrees feature science-based courses and practical training in areas such as dietetics, nutrition science, food science/food safety, food and beverage fermentation science, and hospitality management. With our degrees, you will be prepared for employment or further study in professional schools.

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Hospitality and Restaurant Management students work at the Aspen Grill

Learning Spaces Learning in Action

FSHN Summer Cooking Camps

FSHN will host three summer cooking camps in July 2019. The camps will include Food Science & Fermentation, the Art of Baking and Meals from Around the World. The camps are an opportunity for local children to cook with unusual ingredients (like crickets) and learn best cooking practices. “No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing.” Julia Child

Kids participating in summer cooking camps

Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center

The Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center offers programs and nutrition counseling to CSU faculty, staff and students as well as the Fort Collins community. Examples of programs include Dining with Diabetes and Healthy You. The nutrition center also offers opportunities for student participation.

Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center Staff

Fermentation Lab

The Fermentation Science and Technology Lab, located in the Gifford building, was developed in collaboration with the brewing industry to serve as a state-of-the-art teaching, testing, and research facility. The Lory Student Center also features a brewery which serves as a hands-on teaching lab for fermentation science and technology students.

 

student and teacher in fermentation lab

Aspen Grille

Students in the Hospitality Management program learn in a restaurant, The Aspen Grille, located in the Lory Student Center. The student-run restaurant offers the chance to learn all aspects of restaurant management.

Student employee serving customers at the Aspen Grille

Connecting to the Community

Asset 86 FSHN Alumni

Our alumni are making important contributions in the fields of nutrition, food science, food safety, hospitality, dietetics, and fermentation. Keep in touch with us through the resources on this page.

Asset 370 Community Outreach

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on health and wellness through education programs, volunteer services, and events.

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Search our database for the perfect job or internship opportunity.

Accepting Applications!

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For full consideration applications will be accepted via CSU job posting by May 27, 2019.

Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center Staff

  • Asset 262 95% of fermentation science and technology students had their plans secured within 6 months of graduation

  • Asset 279 100% of hospitality management students had their plans secured within 6 months of graduation

  • Asset 346 84% of nutrition and food science students had their plans secured within 6 months of graduation

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