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.
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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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Lauren Covington joins Betty Irene Moore fellowship program at UC Davis nursing school
May 29, 2024 | Written by Amy CherryLauren Covington, assistant professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences, is one of 16 nurse scientists accepted to the fifth cohort of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators. -
Honoring Excellence
May 28, 2024 | Written by Amy CherryEach spring, the College of Health Sciences Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards recognize the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff, highlighting the dedication and innovative spirit that drive CHS forward. -
CHS Class of 2024 Spotlight: HBNS
May 23, 2024 | Written by Amy CherryCHS Class of 2024 Senior Spotlight: Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences
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