Academic and research programs in the Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences focus on the nutritional, behavioral, physiological and psychosocial aspects of health, wellness, illness and aging within a socio-ecological framework. With our undergraduate and graduate academic programs there is an abundance of opportunity and challenge for newly educated professionals in the fields of health behavior science, health promotion, and nutrition and dietetics.
Explore Our Programs
The Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences programs train students in the science and practice of health behavior science, health promotion, nutrition, and dietetics.
Health Behavior Science and Promotion (PhD)
Health Promotion (MS)
Clinical Health Coaching Certificate
Nutrition Sciences (PhD)
Human Nutrition (MS)
MS Nutrition / Dietetic Internship
Dietetic Internship
Coaching Science
Dance
Health & Wellness
Health, Physical Activity & Disability
Medical Social Services
Nutrition
Public Health
Katherine Rippon, a senior nutrition and dietetics major at the University of Delaware, spent the summer examining the effects of wild blueberry consumption on cardiovascular health and cognitive function in the older adult population.: youtube.com/watch?v=1uwYvWsC7so
CHECK OUT OUR CLINICS
Our team members collaborate with you and each other to develop interdisciplinary plans to help you achieve and maintain wellness – offering services such as nutrition counseling and health coaching.
OUR RESEARCH
Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences faculty members are productive researchers, dedicated to addressing some of our leading health problems. Research faculty are funded through the National Institutes of Health, the United States Department of Agriculture, the American Heart Association, the Delaware Division of Public Health, and other private foundations. This work creates many opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Living with diabetes
March 25, 2024 | Written by Amy CherryMelissa Stabler, a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist in UD’s Nutrition Clinic, and Madison Lucas, a first-year nutrition and dietetics major, have the same calling. They were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age and aim to dedicate their lives to helping others with diabetes. -
Research & Innovation Day
March 22, 2024 | Written by Amy CherryNearly 250 people attended the College of Health Sciences 2024 Research & Innovation Day. This year's theme was "Innovating to Advance Health for All." -
February College of Health Sciences For the Record
March 03, 2024 | Written by CHS StaffCollege of Health Science community reports appointments, exhibitions, publications, and honors for February.