How new front-of-package nutrition labels could reshape food choices in Canada
New front-of-package nutrition labels are now in effect across Canada, flagging packaged foods high in sugar, sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition students compete to raise funds for global NGOs
UBC students teamed up with local non-profit Food for Famine Society to tackle global nutrition issues in a unique classroom challenge.
Global researchers hit ‘reset’ on anaemia reduction targets
Global Researchers Hit ‘reset’ on Anaemia Reduction Targets Dr. Crystal Karakochuk joins a global group addressing the complex root causes of anaemia. Globally, almost one in four people lives with anaemia. It’s a condition that Associate Professor Crystal Karakochuk has been studying for almost two decades. She recently joined a worldwide network of researchers who […]
Celebrating Food and Community with Gerry Kasten
Celebrating Food and Community with Gerry Kasten Look back on Gerry Kasten’s two decades of teaching nutrition in LFS kitchens and classrooms. Gerry Kasten has taught hundreds of students the how, what, and why behind the food they eat. His classes emphasized that nutrition and deliciousness should come hand-in-hand. Now after 20 years of teaching, […]
Sofia Colmenares
About Fourth YearDegreeBachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and HealthMajorFood ScienceHometownColumbia From Curiosity to Confidence: A Transfer Student’s Research Journey Sofia is a fourth‑year student in the Food, Nutrition and Health Program, majoring in Food Science. As a transfer student, she arrived at UBC with a fresh perspective and a strong curiosity about research. This […]
Transferring into LFS: A Dietitian’s Story
Eleah is an award winning individual who transferred to the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) where she found a strong sense of belonging and community. She values what she got out of LFS as it gave her the opportunity to explore her passion in human nutrition. Through the Dietetics Program in UBC, Eleah was able to explore her passion for human nutrition while gaining the skills and experiences that continue to shape her professional growth and success today. Her story highlights the power of mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the courage to pursue what truly inspires you.
Graduate dietetics students developing research skills
UBC Master of Nutrition and Dietetics students are playing a key role in a newly funded research project with BC Cancer.
Kim Ngo
About Pronouns Program Major Hometown Home Away From Home Kim is a fifth year student in the Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH) program, pursuing a double major in Food and Nutritional Sciences. Originally from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, she moved to Vancouver in high school and quickly fell in love with the city’s natural […]
Three Students Win Leadership Awards
The LFS Undergraduate Society (LFS|US) recognizes three students with 2025 Leadership Awards for their outstanding contributions to the Faculty and university.
Leonard Zheng
Leonard Zheng: 2025 Leadership Award Winner About NameLeonard ZhengGrad year2025ProgramBachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and HealthMajorFood, Nutrition and HealthMinorCommerce June 25, 2025 – Leonard Zheng has taken varied roles within LFS and UBC to build upon his leadership experiences – gaining valuable skills in finance, mentorship, sustainability work, and community building. Zheng served as […]