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Nutrition Sciences and Health Behavior

The Department of Nutrition Sciences and Health Behavior (NSHB) promotes education and research training programs in nutrition and physical activity. We directly support two education programs – Master of Science and Dietetic Internship (MS/DI) and Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition (DCN). The Department also supports a new Certificate in Pain Management.

About Our Department

The Department of Nutrition Sciences and Health Behavior (NSHB) continues to provide an environment of interdisciplinary research, education, and scholarship that is recognized internationally for scientific quality and significance. NSHB supports education and research training programs in nutrition and physical activity. Faculty in the department have been awarded a number of federal grants supporting research in all of these areas. NSHB faculty have established strong collaborations with other universities and institutions across the nation that contribute to the education and research mission.

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Department of Nutrition Sciences and Health Behavior
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-1124
O: SHP/SON 2.250N
P: 409-772-2578
F: 409-772-2577
E: metabol@utmb.edu

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Galveston, TX 77555

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