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The Central Classroom Building is home to the Department of Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging.

First nutrition department in the California State University system

Since 1911, we have been empowering students through knowledge, skills, and practical experience to become qualified professionals in the fields of dietetics, applied nutrition and food sciences, food management, and packaging.

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Apply Now: Circle of Friends Scholarships for Spring 2026

February 18, 2026

Are you a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science, Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars Program, or Master of Science in Nutritional Science student? Don't miss out on this opportunity! 

Dietetics Major Wins 2025 Chinese-American Twin Bay Area Creative Traditional Chinese Medicine Culinary Competition

October 24, 2025

Philip Liu, an undergraduate dietetics major in the Department of Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging, recently won the 2025 Chinese-American Twin Bay Area Creative Traditional Chinese Medicine Culinary Competition held in Guangzhou, China.

Enrolling in NUFS 192, Fall 2025 Semester? Informational Meeting Recording Available

April 18, 2025

A NUFS 192 informational meeting was held on April 9, 2025.

SJSU research study cited as Coca-Cola Bets Big on Gut Health With Its Own Line of Prebiotic Sodas

February 19, 2025

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarships Awarded to Two Department of Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging Students

September 27, 2024

Congratulations to Geraldine Molina Martinez and Erica Tovar who were awarded scholarships from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation!

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