G.S.U. Department of Nutrition

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Welcome to the GSU Department of Nutrition page! Follow us for all things nutrition and more! Empowering Futures: Elevate Your Path in Nutrition with Us!

Within the esteemed Department of Nutrition, we are committed to providing an exceptional academic experience that sets you toward professional excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics. Our comprehensive offerings encompass:
- Undergraduate programs: BS in Nutrition, Nutrition Science, and Nutrition and Wellness pathways.
- Graduate programs: online MS in Nutrition Science, Coordinated Program, including didactic learning and supervised dietetic internship, for aspiring dietitians, and Ph.D. program in Chemistry with a concentration in Nutrition.
- Certificate program: Health and Wellness Coach, accredited by NBC-HWC. What distinguishes our institution? It's our unwavering commitment to personalized guidance tailored to your unique aspirations. Our academic portfolio not only covers the foundational elements common to dietetics programs but also delves into specialized domains, including sports nutrition, entrepreneurial Nutrition, the science of Nutrition and aging, and advanced medical nutrition therapy. We offer graduate assistantships, research assistantships, and scholarships, so our student's minds are only busy with advancing their knowledge. Your future in Nutrition awaits. Join us, and together, let's shape a healthier world, one step at a time.

11/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Nida Shaikh on receiving a $19,880 Faculty Internal Grants Program award!

As Principal Investigator, Dr. Shaikh will lead a collaborative research team to develop and evaluate a virtual Campus Cooking and Produce Prescription (CPRx) program in partnership with the GSU Panther’s Pantry.

Designed to reach students across all six GSU campuses, the project aims to expand access to cooking education and fresh produce while exploring opportunities to scale and sustain similar programs on college campuses nationwide.

Congratulations to Dr. Shaikh and the entire research team on this exciting achievement! 💙

11/04/2026

🚨 GOOD NEWS! GA-FANS Summit Abstract Submission DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! 🎉

One more month to submit your abstract!

What are YOU doing to improve food security on your campus?
Whether you're conducting research, leading programs, implementing initiatives, or developing innovative solutions, we want to hear from you!
Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work at the 2027 GA-FANS Solutions Summit!
NEW Abstract Submission Deadline: December 4, 2026
Summit: March 2, 2027 | Georgia State University, Atlanta
Submit your abstract today! Link in bio!

Know someone making a difference in campus food and nutrition security? Tag them or share this opportunity with your network!

10/31/2026

What if your class involved cooking? 🍳
Our Culinary Medicine class gives students hands-on experience in the kitchen while learning practical skills! Open to ALL MAJORS.

Registration for spring is open, so add a little flavor to your schedule!

10/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Kelly Shoemake on receiving the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship! We’re excited to celebrate this achievement and recognize our outstanding Nutrition students. 💙

10/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Nida Shaikh and her team!

they were invited to present a one hour session at Swipe Out Hunger’s National Convening on Ending College Hunger in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The session, “College Campus Cooking: Building a Sustainable Cooking Demonstration and Produce Access Program,” featured Dr. Nida I. Shaikh, Cecilia Tran, and Coordinated Program student Preethi Byrapaka, representing Georgia State University and UGA Extension.

We’re proud to see our students and faculty advancing campus food security! 💙

10/23/2026

🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT! The countdown is on! ⏳
What are YOU doing to improve food security on your campus?
Whether you are leading research, developing programs, implementing initiatives, or creating innovative solutions, we want to hear from you!
Don't miss your opportunity to share your work at the 2027 GA-FANS Solutions Summit!
Abstract Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Summit: March 2, 2027 | Georgia State University, Atlanta
Submit your abstract today! Link in bio.
Know someone making a difference in campus food and nutrition security? Tag them or share this opportunity!

10/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Jenna Greer on receiving the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship! We’re excited to celebrate this achievement and recognize our outstanding Nutrition students. 💙

10/19/2026

🥕 Want to learn how to make simple, budget-friendly meals?
Join us for a FREE virtual cook-along class through the Campus Cooking & Produce Prescription Program (CPRx), led by Georgia State University's Department of Nutrition! 👩‍🍳
🥬 Get a FREE bag of fresh produce and cook along from home!
📅 October 22 & 29 | November 5 & 12
⏰ 5:30 - 6:30 PM
📍 Produce pickup: Azalea Fresh Market
🔗 Limited spots available! Register through the link in our bio.

10/17/2026

⏰ Only 2 weeks left to submit your abstract!

Have research, programs, initiatives, or innovative solutions related to campus food and nutrition security? Don’t miss your chance to share your work at the 2027 GA-FANS Solutions Summit!

📅 Abstract Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM
📍 March 2, 2027 | Georgia State University, Atlanta

🔗 Submit your abstract today! Link in bio or visit https://lewis.gsu.edu/ga-fans-solutions-summit/submit-abstract/

📢 Know someone doing meaningful work in campus food and nutrition security? Tag them or share this opportunity with your network!

10/16/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Rachel Magat on receiving the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship! We’re excited to celebrate this achievement and recognize our outstanding Nutrition students. 💙

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140 Decatur Street SE
Atlanta, GA
30303

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+14044131226

Website

https://linktr.ee/gsunutrition

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