News from the American Society for Nutrition

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Jun 07, 2021

Study compares heart benefits of low-fat and plant-centered diets

New findings suggest that a plant-centered diet could help lower heart disease risk Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) — There

Jun 07, 2021

New research shows trend toward unhealthy eating during pandemic

Study participants consumed more vegetables and whole grains before COVID-19 began Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) — As COVID-19 spread

Jun 04, 2021

2021 Video Contest Winners

ASN members are helping the public understanding the impact of nutrition research on public health through short videos showcasing their

May 26, 2021

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May 06, 2021

American Society for Nutrition Foundation Announces Class of 2021 Fellows

Highest honor ASN bestows will be recognized virtually this year during the world’s largest online gathering of nutrition professionals, NUTRITION

May 03, 2021

American Society for Nutrition Foundation Announces Recipients of National Scientific Achievement Awards

Top researchers, clinicians and educators will be recognized for their outstanding contributions virtually this year during NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE

Apr 27, 2021

Join the world’s largest online gathering of nutrition professionals

Get the information you need to know at NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE Following last year’s highly successful virtual event that

Mar 31, 2021

Processed Meat Linked to Higher Risk of Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease

Multinational study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that consumption of moderate amounts of unprocessed meat is

Mar 15, 2021

Is There an Association between a Pregnant Mother’s Diet and Her Child’s Weight?

Study results published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that a mother’s diet during pregnancy has a long-term

Mar 08, 2021

ASN Science Policy Fellow Interview: Heather E. Schier, MS

The ASN Science Policy Fellowship is offered to advanced graduate students, early professionals, postdoctoral trainees, or medical interns, residents, or fellows. The