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Southern University and A&M College Academic Catalog > Southern University Agricultural, Research, and Extension Center --- Constituent Campus of The SU System > Southern Institute for Food Science, Nutrition, and Wellness (SIFSNW)

Southern Institute for Food Science, Nutrition, and Wellness (SIFSNW)

The purpose of the Southern Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Wellness is to bring together teams of faculty, staff, and students with a diverse background, have educational experience and are stakeholder oriented to work on serious but preventable health problems in our state. The institute contributes solutions to improving the health and well-being of Louisiana residents by conducting research in the areas of healthy foods, food safety, access to fresh produce at all times, health promotion and disease prevention and by providing education and outreach to families so they can make practical decisions that can improve their wellness.