Welcome to NST

We invite you to explore our academic programs in the exciting and vital disciplines of nutritional sciences, metabolic biology, and molecular toxicology.

Research

Our research and curriculum focuses on the understanding of the function of nutrients, phytochemicals, and toxicants, and the metabolic interaction of these elements in living organisms.

Education

NST prepares students to make successful contributions to research, education, industry, government, practice as a registered dietitian, and for participation in advanced studies in the health and biosciences.

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Featured

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Building a healthier future

For 50 years, Professor Emerita Janet King and Rausser College’s accredited dietetics programs have shaped nutritional research, policy, and practice.

News

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A new prescription for produce

Cooperative Extension professor Susana Matias will partner with Yolo County medical professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of produce prescriptions.

Graduate Programs

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