Department of Food  and Nutrition Sciences

 Historical Development of the Department:

-           Food Industries Department 1965

-           Food Science Department 1981

-           Food Science and Nutrition Department 1997

Vision

To be Excellence in teaching and learning, scientific research and community service in the areas of food and human nutrition.

Mission

Effective contribution to the development of the areas of food and human nutrition and community service through the qualification of human resources, creating an environment of excellence in scientific research, deepening the knowledge and dissemination of food and nutrition awareness and providing advisory services and exchange of experiences with partners.

Objectives

1)   To attract outstanding students and qualify them highly in the areas of food and human nutrition.

2)   Excellence in scientific research and the dissemination of nutrition awareness.

3)   To provide national studies relating to food and human nutrition.

4)   Diversify sources of funding for the department.

5)   Community Service.