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Nutrition

Nutrition is a multifaceted science that deals with the nutrients in foods and their functions in the human body. The Nutrition program at Hunter College focuses on promoting the nutritional well-being of individuals and populations through teaching, research, and service.

About

Academics

Part of Hunter's Department of Nutrition and Public Health (NPH), the Nutrition Program offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including two ACEND accredited programs: the MS - Integrated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics and a graduate-level Dietetic Internship.

Students form the Nutrition Club at a table
nutritionist working with patient viewing a food chart

Meet Our Team

Our faculty consists of experts and practitioners in public health, cancer and disease prevention, obesity, diabetes management, and promoting healthy lifestyles who have worked in diverse public, academic, and healthcare settings.

Meet Our Faculty and Staff

Upcoming Events

Join one of our virtual information sessions and interactive chat sessions, or register for a challenge exam.

Nov 11, 2025
Dietetic Internship Information Sessions (DI and MS-DI) 2025

Join us for an information session re: our DI Certificate Program (Standalone DI) and MS-DI Program (Combined MS and DI Program).
Nov 17, 2025
MS-IPND Graduate Nutrition Program Information Sessions

Join us for an information session re: our Graduate Nutrition tracks, Integrated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (IPND); Focus Study ONLINE ...
Nov 19, 2025
Undergraduate Nutrition Program Information Session (NFS and NW)

Thinking about majoring in Nutrition at Hunter? In this session, you’ll learn about our NFS, NW, and BS-MS programs, the types of courses you’ll ...
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News

September 19, 2025
Food Policy Center at Hunter Gets New Head

Announcing the Center’s New Executive Director: Dr. Mark Chatarpal.
March 19, 2025
Graduate Nutrition Students Hosted a Fantastic Annual Wellness Fair

The 2025 Wellness Fair at Silberman campus featured many health-related activities and educational stations for the local community.
March 1, 2025
Nutrition Students Secure Spots in the Summer Cancer Research Institute

Congratulations to Brian Vega (Hunter, BS ’18) and Savannah Sclafani (Hunter, MHC ’24), both first-year IPND M.S. Nutrition students!
January 16, 2025
A Message from the School of Health Professions Acting Dean Navder

She introduces the newly reconfigured School of Health Professions and speaks to the community of her vision for the future.