Education in action

June 9, 2023

CFANS undergraduate students in the "Food and Nutrition Management" course were busy making a difference this spring by adapting what they’ve learned into real world applications, resulting in tangible changes

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Food Science and Nutrition students showing their work.

These inspiring Food and Nutrition Management students recently showcased their work, and here are just a few highlights from their accomplishments:

Food Science and Nutrition students showing their work.
  • Partnered with Penzeys Spices to donate spices to the UMN Nutritious U Food Pantry, filling an important gap in the pantry’s offerings
  • Educated high school athletes with valuable nutrition information to help them thrive and compete
  • Formed a food pantry for students on the U of M Twin Cities campus in St. Paul 
  • Initiated an educational campaign to inform the University community on how to correctly compost and recycle waste
Food Science and Nutrition students showing their work.

Accolades go to Nutrition PhD candidate Melissa Jansma for her work in coordinating these transformational student projects!