Nutrition On Demand

05/31/2025

In today’s fast-evolving and unpredictable landscape, nutrition scientists across academia, industry, and government face rapid changes — from shifting research priorities, to evolving funding landscapes, and organizational restructuring. A key factor for successfully navigating change is collaboration - which we greatly value at Nutrition In Demand.

The American Society for Nutrition’s Sustaining Partner program is based on collaboration. Our partner, Tricia Psota, PhD, RDN, will serve on a panel organized by this program at on Monday, June 3. She joins Eric D. Ciappio, PhD, RD; Alexandra E. Cowan-Pyle, PhD; Mario G. Ferruzzi, PhD; Shalene McNeill, PhD; and Andrea Wong, PhD for “Real Talk: Navigating Change in the Workplace - Fresh Perspectives, Panel Discussions, and Networking.” This session will provide practical insights and strategies to help nutrition professionals thrive in dynamic workplaces and maximize the value of cross-sector collaborations to advance the future of nutrition science.

05/29/2025

Join us on Monday, June 2 in Orlando, FL for American Society for Nutrition’s  to hear from Arne Astrup, MD, DMSc; Constance Gewa, PhD; Mélanie Guirette, PhD, RD; and our partner Tricia Psota, PhD, RDN on the future of nutrition research funding, chaired by Yvonne T. Maddox, PhD. 
 
With changes to federal grant programs in the current environment, this is sure to be a valuable discussion about the role of foundations and commodity boards in funding research.
 
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Orlando! 
 
 

05/22/2025

We are heading to Orlando next week for the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting! Looking forward to thoughtful conversations, new research, and connecting with colleagues across the field.

Attending NUTRITION 2025 too? Let’s find time to connect — email us at info@nutritionindemand.com (or DM us here) to set something up.

04/17/2025

Last year, USDA announced updates to the WIC food packages for the first time in a decade. States currently have until June 2026 to implement most of the food package updates. We are following the new administration’s goals and the potential impact on the process at the state and federal levels.
 
For an in-depth review of the revisions and process, download our new fact sheet at the link in our bio. For the highlights, check out our latest blog post at www.nutritionindemand.com/blog
 
Curious to know what this means for your organization’s product(s)? Reach out to us at info@nutritionindemand.comand we’ll determine how best you can leverage the updates each state’s WIC approved product lists.
 
 

03/10/2025

We’ll be at the Consumer Federation of America’s National Food Policy Conference this week. If you’re attending, we’d love to connect!

01/07/2025

The 60-day comment period for feedback on the translation of the DGAC Scientific Report into DGA policy is ongoing! If you have yet to register for the virtual meeting on January 16, when oral feedback from the public will be shared with USDA and HHS, don’t forget to do so! Sign up at dietary guidelines.gov
 
Ahead of these upcoming deadlines, we have eagerly read the DGAC report and compiled some of the key recommendations. Review our topline takeaways at the link in our bio.

12/10/2024

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report was released today! A 60-day comment period will begin tomorrow. The public can submit written feedback to inform the translation of the science into DGA policy.

On Monday, December 16 at 1 PM ET, registration will open up for a special meeting that will be held on January 16 for oral comments. Should fill up fast so stay up-to-date at dietaryguidelines.gov!

▶️Read the report at the link in our bio◀️

11/01/2024

09/25/2024

We are looking forward to spending time in Minneapolis connecting with colleagues, attending sessions, and checking out the exhibits at FNCE 2024. If you’re attending, we’d love to connect. 

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09/24/2024

Yesterday, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a report in response to the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health to identify scientific opportunities, gaps, and priorities to advance nutrition science, with a particular emphasis on ensuring equitable access to the benefits of research.

PCAST provided two overarching goals related to the federal investment in nutrition research:
⏺️ Enhancing coordination of federal interagency efforts to strengthen the nutrition science evidence base, and
⏺️ Prioritizing equity in federal nutrition research.

The report details how these goals can help create a range of nutrition interventions that strategically improve the health of the U.S. population, with a focus on those disproportionately affected by health disparities due to long-standing structural inequities which create barriers to healthy dietary patterns and lifestyles.

🔗 Read the report at the link in our bio.

 

06/25/2024

We are looking forward to hearing the latest nutrition science and spending time with colleagues at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual conference in Chicago. If you’ll be there, we’d love to connect!

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06/07/2024

Last week, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) met for the fifth time. The Subcommittees presented a lot of data along with draft conclusion statements based on their review of the evidence.
 
Some notable takeaways are:
⏺️ Food pattern modeling analyses indicate that nutrient intakes benefit from some modifications as well as flexibilities to the Healthy U.S.-Style dietary pattern.
⏺️ No new nutrients of public health concern were identified (so potassium, calcium, vitamin D, and fiber remain).
⏺️ The DGAC reviewed the current science related to ultraprocessed foods (UPF) and determined that: Limited evidence suggests that dietary patterns with higher amounts of foods classified as UPF consumed by children, adolescents, adults, and older adults are associated with greater adiposity (fat mass, waist circumference, BMI) and risk of overweight. 
 
🔗For a detailed recap of the meeting, check out our blog at the link in bio.