**UW-Madison officials are actively monitoring reports of swine flu affecting Mexico, with additional cases around the United States. The most up-to-date UW-Madison information on symptoms, prevention and university operations is available at http://www.news.wisc.edu/flu.

Welcome to the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Our mission is to generate and disseminate knowledge regarding diet and nutrition to improve the health and economic development of current and future generations and to foster an educated society. We do this through our combined efforts in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and extension.