Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

Mathew Kimaku smiling.

July 9, 2025

CAFNR student wins Remington R. Williams Award

Mathew Kimaku, Mizzou undergraduate majoring in health science and nutrition & exercise physiology, was chosen as one of seven recipients across the university system of the Remington R. Williams Award.

April 24, 2025

CAFNR Students recognized at Honors College Spring Awards Ceremony

Multiple CAFNR students pursuing the Honors Certificate were recognized for their outstanding achievements over the past year during the recent Honors College Spring Awards ceremony.

Two students standing at a table.

April 23, 2025

Mizzou Exercise is Medicine-On Campus organization works to get the campus community active

Anna Fairchild and Cater Bischof conducted free fitness testing in Speaker’s Circle on April 22 as part of the EIM-OC club. Photo courtesy of Carter Bischof. Exercise is Medicine-On Campus® (EIM-OC), a global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), aims to make physical activity assessment and promotion a standard in clinical care, connecting health care with evidence-based physical activity resources for people everywhere and of all abilities. The Mizzou EIM-OC chapter includes students from the nutrition and exercise physiology and dietetics programs and provides them the opportunity to practice working with real clients in professional…

Anna Gonsalves poses.

March 26, 2025

From biochemistry to nutrition and exercise physiology: The path to a PhD

PhD student Anna Gonsalves found her passion for nutrition and exercise physiology through undergraduate research.

A student poses for a portrait.

Dec. 9, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Lily Cattoor

Cattoor is a senior graduating in December with a degree in nutrition and exercise physiology.

Two students pose with trays of food.

Nov. 21, 2024

Dietetics and Nutrition and Exercise Physiology students practice community nutrition and serve others at The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

Students earn credentials for their future accreditation as dieticians by hosting food demos and packing groceries at The Food Bank Market.

Career fair.

Sep. 23, 2024

CAFNR students gain varied industry experiences through summer internships

Students throughout CAFNR participated in internships across the nation and many facets of the agricultural industry to prepare for their future careers.

Tamia Ray smiling with grad cap.

Dec. 14, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Tamia Ray

Get to know nutrition and exercise senior, Tamia Ray

photo of female student wearing a white dress and sandals, holding her grad cap, sitting on concrete steps

May 8, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Adaora Uti

Uti is a senior graduating in May with a degree in nutrition and exercise physiology

A white woman with long, brunette hair smiles while wearing a blue lab coat. Behind her are various medical equipment in a research laboratory.

Dec. 15, 2022

Making Connections

Exercise and physiology faculty use strong collaboration at MU to learn more about body systems.