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Our Vision

Faculty are leaders and innovators in nutrition. Graduates are positioned to be leaders in research, education, practice and service.

Our Mission

To conduct research in nutrition science and dietetics, and to produce exemplary graduates empowered to influence human health.

"Advocating for patients’ nutrition needs was something that I learned while at KU Medical Center and applied often while working as a clinical dietitian. I’ve also learned the importance of meeting people where they are at with nutrition and considering resources available to them before making specific nutrition recommendations. "
School of Health Professions

University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Mailstop 4013
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-5355 • 711 TTY