Our Mission
To discover and apply scientific information related to food, nutrition, physical activity, and health behavior to optimize public health and well-being.
Our Facilities & Resources
The Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences (NHS) was formed through the merger of two distinguished departments at the University of Nebraska: Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics and Health and Human Performance.
By integrating diverse expertise across nutrition, health education, exercise science, and wellness disciplines, NHS offers a comprehensive approach to individual and community health and wellness.
The department operates within three University of Nebraska campuses:
East Campus



City Campus

Innovation Campus

Our History
Our Curriculum
Our Research and Achievements
Our Department Chairs

2024-
Heather Rasmussen

2018-2023
Mary Ann Johnson

2017-2018
Linda Boeckner

2011-2017
Tim Carr

1991-2011
Marilynn Schnepf