About us
The Department of Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) strives to achieve excellence in teaching and research. Our mission is to achieve distinction in basic and strategic research with significant social impacts.
We serve the state of Michigan by addressing the critical issues of nutrition, health and food safety. The department focuses on the impact of nutrition on chronic diseases (since many are influenced by diet and lifestyle) both in prevention and treatment. The high rate of morbidity and mortality from these diseases in the minority population of Detroit demands targeted research and education. We strive to achieve this goal through comprehensive research and training of future nutrition and dietetic professionals.
Our research programs are supported by grants from industry, private foundations and the federal government. We are located in the hub of the Cultural Center and we are a short walk from the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Science Center, Museum of African-American History, New Center, many restaurants and other fine attractions.
Contact us
3225 Science Hall
5045 Cass Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
313-577-2500
313-577-8616 (fax)
nfsdept@wayne.edu