History :

The Food Science and Nutrition department was established in the year 1981 as one of the Home Economics departments.

Vision :

The Nutrition Science department aims at graduating professional nutritionists that will serve the community through the provision of proper nutrition and nutrition education to healthy individuals and patients.

Mission :

The mission of the Nutrition department at king Abdul Aziz University aims at providing a rigorous academic core of knowledge and professional skills to ensure future success for our students in their endeavors to best serve their community and enhance the nutritional status of individuals.