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Congratulations Professor Jennifer Bean – MU Undergraduate Teaching Award

Jennifer Bean, Nutrition & Exercise Physiology, College of Human Environmental Sciences - 2020 MU Undergraduate Teaching Award Winner Jennifer is aware effective use of educational technology supports intellectual growth and promotes good citizenship online and in the workplace. Technology is not a one-size-fits-all teaching prop, and use without thought of curriculum support or teaching abilities…

NEP Virtual Meet and Greet for Graduate Students

Join us on Feb. 12th from 9-10:30 am for an opportunity to virtually meet and interact with faculty and other graduate students in the department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. Tour our facilities virtually. Contact Ben Sauro for more information. Zoom Link

NEP Faculty Selected for NextGen Precision Health Building Move-In

The College of Human Environmental Sciences is proud to have three faculty members selected for the NextGen Precision Health Building Move-In. They were chosen because their work aligns with one or more of the six guiding pillars of NextGen and the building’s specific resources will significantly enhance their research efforts. Most importantly, they are committed…

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Welcome to NEP

MISSION: The mission of the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at the University of Missouri is to improve the health of Missourians and the larger population through research, teaching and outreach related to nutrition and physical activity. We strive to be a diverse set of leaders, innovators and educators who promote improved human health through our focus on nutrition and physical activity.

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Proud member of the Association of Nutrition Departments and Programs (ANDP).

Exercise is MedicineNEP is now an Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) On Campus location.

EIM is a health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which encourages primary care physicians to include physical activity when designing treatment plans. We will be hosting EIM-OC events on campus twice a year (in May and October). To be learn more about this initiative or to be more involved with these activities contact Dan Smith.

Recent Student Research

Rebecca Dirkes – Hormonal Regulation of Bone Health: Understandings of Xenoestrogens and Estrogen Receptor-Alpha

Zachary Grunewald – Role of TRAF3IP2 in obesity-associated vascular insulin resistance and dysfunction

Rory Cunningham – The role of hepatocellular eNOS in NAFLD development and hepatic mitochondrial adaptations to exercise

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

Undergraduate Programs

Physical Activity, Nutrition and Human Performance (BS)

Human Physiology & Translational Sciences (BS)

Minor in Nutrition or Wellness

Dietetics Program

Combined BS + MS

Graduate Programs

Exercise Physiology (MS)

Nutritional Sciences (MS)

Nutrition & Exercise Physiology (PhD)

Opportunities for STUDENTS

NEP Internship Program

Gain practical work experience in fitness centers, corporations, clinics or agencies by participating in our NEP Internship Program.

Undergraduate Research Internship Program

Gain research experience in Nutritional Sciences and Exercise Physiology by participating in our Undergraduate Research Internship Program.

Study Abroad Programs

We offer programs in Italy and Japan starting in Summer 2022.

Student Organizations

Network and gain experiences in the Nutrition and Wellness Organization and/or the NEP Graduate Student Association.