Are Food Science and Nutrition the Same? Understanding the Key Differences
                                
                                
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                                While often conflated, a common point of distinction between the two is their primary focus: food science looks at food before it is eaten, while nutrition studies its effects after consumption. So, are food science and nutrition the same? This article will clarify the distinctions and reveal how they work together.