American Society for Nutrition

09/18/2025

This week is , and this year’s theme, “Rethinking Peer Review in the Era,” could not be more timely.

Tune into “Best Practices for Getting Your Manuscript Published & Improving the Discoverability of Your Research,” originally presented at where ASN Journal Editors share insights on publishing impactful research, tackling challenges like predatory journals and ethical compliance.

Plus, Dr. Steven Abrams, Editor-in-Chief of Advances in Nutrition, discusses how AI is shaping reviewer interactions.

ASN Members can view for free: https://discover.nutrition.org/content/best-practices-getting-your-manuscript-published-improving-discoverability-your-research-1

09/17/2025

ASN’s Science Policy Fellows, Alana Chaney, MS, and Hope Craig, MSPH, joined scientists, health professionals, and patient advocates on Capitol Hill to highlight the critical importance of investing in the NIH.

You can join them! Participate in the Annual National Day of Action from anywhere in the U.S. by contacting your members of Congress via phone, email, or social media tomorrow, September 18.

Together, we can strengthen the future of medical research.

Learn more at RallyForMedicalResearch.org

09/10/2025

ASN and the ASN Foundation are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2026 Scientific Achievement Awards and Fellows Programs.

This is your opportunity to recognize leaders, innovators, and rising stars who are making a lasting impact in nutrition science, education, and practice.

All awardees will be honored at , July 25–28, 2026, in National Harbor, MD, just outside Washington, DC.

Applications/nominations for the ASN Foundation Scientific Achievement Awards are being accepted through December 1, 2025.

Learn more at the link in our bio or visit: nutrition.org/foundation/awards-program

09/10/2025

ASN and the ASN Foundation are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2026 Scientific Achievement Awards and Fellows Programs.

This is your opportunity to recognize leaders, innovators, and rising stars who are making a lasting impact in nutrition science, education, and practice.

All awardees will be honored at , July 25–28, 2026, in National Harbor, MD, just outside Washington, DC.

Applications/nominations for the ASN Foundation Scientific Achievement Awards are being accepted through December 1, 2025.

Learn more at: nutrition.org/foundation/awards-program

09/03/2025

ASN supports the recent HHS call to strengthen nutrition education in medical training—from pre-med through continuing certification.

ASN has evidence-based nutrition resources to equip physicians and other health care professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide sound nutrition advice.

Read the full release: https://nutrition.org/american-society-for-nutrition-supports-call-for-enhanced-nutrition-education-in-medical-training/

Explore evidence-based tools here: https://nutrition.org/resources-for-healthcare-providers/

ASN offers evidence-based nutrition education resources for health care providers

09/01/2025

September is – time to bust the myths around date labels! Confused by “sell by,” “use by,” or “best if used by” dates? You’re not alone. Learn how to decode food date labels and help reduce unnecessary food waste.

Learn about date labels on packaged foods and how to know if your food is still good to eat. For information and resources about food waste visit: https://ww...

08/29/2025

Congratulations to all of the honorees recognized at this year’s awards ceremony for their remarkable contributions to nutrition science!

We are especially proud to celebrate the achievements of ASN Members who were honored. Your leadership continues to inspire and advance the field.

08/27/2025

A historic moment! Today marks the launch of the Federation of Pan-American Nutrition Societies, uniting efforts across the Americas to advance nutrition science, practice, and education.

08/25/2025

recordings are now on DiscoverNUTRITION!

Content includes scientific symposia, award lectures, special events, and sponsored satellite programs. Some sessions are even available at NO COST—a great way to see what NUTRITION 2025 has to offer.

ASN Members save 50% on courses with a fee!

Catch the science you missed—or revisit your favorites—anytime, anywhere. Topics include global health, diet & aging, ultra-processed foods, obesity & GLP-1s, and more!

👉 Explore the full collection: https://discover.nutrition.org/content/nutrition-2025

08/22/2025

Bonjour, Paris! We’re excited to join the global nutrition community at . Catch us at the ASN booth and check out the following ASN organized sessions:

* From Evidence Review to Adversarial Collaboration: Tackling the Complex Science of UPFs (Tuesday at 16:45)

* Implementation Science Guiding Global Scale-Up of Antenatal Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (Thursday at 11:15)

08/17/2025

This , teach your kids how to make healthy snack choices with the . Improve their nutrition literacy with the FDA’s Whyville Snack Shack Games using interactive games like label lingo. These games can help kids understand how nutrition information, like the %DV and serving size, can be used to make healthy snack selections. Enter the Snack Shack and learn healthy eating habits:

Meet friends in Whyville and play 100+ games together, from exploring coral reefs and breeding dragons to creating music, puzzles, robots and much more.

08/13/2025

Join ASN on Thursday, September 11, from 1–2:30 PM ET for "Setting the Stage for Determining Dietary Reference Intakes for Macronutrients: Update from the Joint Federal U.S.-Canada DRI Working Group."

This event is free for ASN members, $10 for non-members! Learn more and register today: https://discover.nutrition.org/content/setting-stage-determining-dietary-reference-intakes-macronutrients-update-joint-federal-us