News from the American Society for Nutrition

Keep up with the latest from ASN’s programs, publications, and advocacy news below.

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Mar 05, 2021

ASN Science Policy Fellow Interview: Jessica Garay, PhD, RDN, CSCS, FAND

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

Mar 05, 2021

Announcing NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE

Complimentary press passes are now available for the year’s biggest virtual nutrition meeting, NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE. Join us June 7-10,

Jan 15, 2021

Does the Concept of Food Addiction Help Us Better Manage Overeating and Obesity?

AJCN’s Great Debates in Nutrition series applies scientific evidence to argue the pros and cons of viewing overeating and obesity

Dec 30, 2020

ASN Applauds Release of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines

Integral Role of ASN and ASN Members in DGA Development Exemplifies ASN’s Leadership in the Field of Nutrition Science December

Nov 18, 2020

Join Us Online for Nutrition 2021

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns and uncertainty around travel restrictions, the ASN Board of Directors has made the proactive decision to host NUTRITION 2021 as an interactive, engaging, and safe virtual event. With 30,000 attendees from 164 countries at last year’s online event, the nutrition community has shown its faith in ASN to deliver, as well as its enthusiasm for learning and networking from anywhere in the world.

Nov 18, 2020

Are high-protein total diet replacements the key to maintaining healthy weight?

Study results published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that these diets are a promising nutritional strategy to

Oct 27, 2020

Nutrition Science – Now in Your Ears!

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Editorial Board is excited to announce its new nutrition science podcast, AJCN In Press.

Sep 18, 2020

Announcement from the American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF) Awards Program: Recognizing outstanding work in the field of obesity research

We are proud to announce long-standing American Society for Nutrition (ASN) member and pioneer in the field of obesity research,

Sep 04, 2020

Scientific Review Alerts Healthcare Professionals to Six Factors That Raise the Risk of Mortality among Children with Severe Acute Malnutrition

The following article will be published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a publication of the American Society for

Sep 01, 2020

New ASN Task Force Works to Advance, Enhance and Expand ASN’s Publications and Educational Efforts

As ASN approaches 100 years as a leading advocate for nutrition scientists and the advancement of nutrition, we are committed