THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION

The Department of Food Science and Nutrition was created in 1961 when the College of Home Economics was established. Its objective is to develop value-laden professionals and leaders in the fields of Nutrition and Food Science and Technology. The department believes that the main purpose of science is to improve homes and families that are part of the community for national development.

 MISSION 

To enhance the quality of life of Filipino families through teaching, research and public service.

 VISION 

A recognized leader in the food science and nutrition responsive to the needs of Filipino families.

 GOALS 

1

TEACHING


Develop value-laden professionals and leaders in the fields of food science and nutrition through relevant academic programs.

2

RESEARCH


Generate knowledge through basic and applied research in food science and nutrition.

3

PUBLIC SERVICE


Provide community, public and volunteer services through technology and knowledge transfer to individuals, families and institutions.

4

INTERFACING


Promote interfacing in teaching, research and public service between food science and nutrition; between the department and home economics sub-disciplines and the other disciplines within the university and other universities and institutions.

 RESEARCH THRUSTS 

The DFSN aims to provide leadership in home economics research in the field of food science and nutrition to enhance the day-to-day of Filipino families, with a special focus on the marginalized, the underserved, and the underprivileged.