Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Wayne State's Master of Arts in Nutrition and Food Science program teaches students about all aspects of food systems. The curriculum covers everything from agricultural production and manufacturing to distribution channels and their effects on human health. Although nutrition and food science both examine human-food interactions, they diverge significantly in focus. Nutrition studies take a human-centered approach, investigating dietary impacts on wellness and exploring issues like food accessibility across communities. Conversely, food science concentrates on food composition, processing methods, safety protocols, and distribution networks, with potential specializations ranging from quality control to packaging technologies.