The Nutrition and Dietetics Department is housed in the O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, which boasts a number of state-of-the-art facilities:
Human Physiology Lab
The Human Physiology Lab includes a biochemistry lab, climate-controlled room, and equipment that measures:
- Aerobic capacity
- Anaerobic power
- Strength
- Bone density
- Airway function
- Body composition
More about the Human Physiology Lab
Food Science Lab
In addition to traditional food testing tools, our Food Science Lab contains equipment to prepare students for food preparation in real-world commercial settings:
- Blast chiller and rethermalization unit
- Metabolic kitchen
- Sensory evaluation lab
- Ingredient room
Food Science Lab Photo Gallery
Healthy Demo Classroom
Our Healthy Demo Classroom is used for instruction and demonstrations, for both students and the community at large.
Sensory Evaluation Lab
Our Sensory Evaluation Lab allows students to test the products they make in the Food Science Lab. The two laboratories are connected for easy evaluation.
