American Society for Nutrition

04/09/2026

The schedule is now available!

This year’s program features timely sessions on AI-powered dietary tools, obesity and GLP-1 therapies, food additive regulation, and the future of dietary guidance—reflecting the evolving landscape of nutrition science.

Join a global, multidisciplinary community of researchers, clinicians, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers, July 25–28 in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside Washington, DC.

The schedule will continue to be updated—check back for the latest additions.

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04/09/2026

New in : A perspective on including sustainability in future Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The author reviews evidence and considerations in support of this position.

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04/07/2026

: Special Call for Nominations: Spring 2026 ASN Foundation Awards and Scholarships

Deadline to Submit: Monday, May 18, 2026

Following the close of its recent awards cycle, the ASN Foundation is issuing a special, limited-time call for nominations to support new and returning award opportunities across the nutrition field.

This supplemental call is highlighted by the inaugural Sylvia Rowe Award for Excellence in Nutrition Science Communications, established to recognize Sylvia Rowe’s significant contributions to the field and to ASN. The call also marks the return of the Herbalife Nutrition Scholarship after a two-year hiatus, alongside select additional awards that remain open for nomination.

Honorees will be recognized at ASN’s annual flagship meeting, , July 25 – 28 in National Harbor, MD, just outside Washington, DC. Self-nominations, as well as nominations on behalf of other nutrition professionals, are welcome. Please note that certain awards have additional requirements that are defined in their descriptions.

Learn more and nominate today:

Rockville, MD (April 7, 2026) – Following the close of its recent awards cycle, the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Foundation (ASNF) is issuing a

04/07/2026

Press passes are now available for . Join us July 25–28 in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside Washington, DC, for new, unpublished research on topics shaping national conversations on health, nutrition and policy.

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04/02/2026

AI is transforming nutrition work in clinical care, public health, and research. The joint ASN-Academy task force has published the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Resource Guide in .

The guide helps nutrition professionals:
• Understand AI tools and their data
• Evaluate transparency, data quality, and bias
• Follow ethical guidelines and professional standards
• Build skills with training and collaboration

Learn more and access the guide:

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is changing how nutrition professionals work, whether in clinical care, public health, or research.

04/01/2026

🔎 Upcoming Webinar: Externalization of Nutrition Communications

Join ASN's Nutrition Translation RIS next Tuesday, April 7 to learn how to approach nutrition communications from a public relations perspective!

A journalist turned dietitian will share tips on communicating hot nutrition topics, working directly with the media, and creating nutrition messaging.

This event is free for ASN Members and $10 for non-members. Register and learn more: https://hubs.la/Q049h4Tn0

03/31/2026

New in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. A perspective on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans for children under five. The authors examine recent changes and identify areas for continued discussion as future guidelines are developed.

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The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), released in January 2026, marks a significant departure from prior editions, both in its development process and nutritional recommendations. This paper examines the guidelines for children in the first five years of life. We highlight both advan...

03/27/2026

New research published in examines whether a hormone called asprosin may help predict weight and body composition changes after menopause.

Led by investigators at the University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health and using data from the Women’s Health Initiative, the study followed more than 4,000 postmenopausal women for three years.

Among women without obesity or diabetes, higher baseline asprosin levels were associated with less weight gain and differences in muscle and fat mass, reinforcing that body composition matters, not just the number on the scale.

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03/25/2026

Upcoming Webinar – Exploring Internship Pathways: Preparing for Diverse Careers During Graduate Training

Join ASN's Student Interest Group this Friday, March 27, to hear from professionals who have successfully transitioned from graduate school into careers across biotech, digital health, and data-driven healthcare innovation.

This webinar is free to ASN members, $10 for non-members.

Learn more and register: https://hubs.la/Q048hvWG0

03/22/2026

On March 22, World Water Day highlights the links between water, gender, and health.

The 2026 theme, Water and Gender, recognizes that women and girls are disproportionately affected by water-related challenges and calls for a rights-based approach where women have equal voice, leadership, and opportunities in water decision-making.

Research published in the ASN’s journal Current Developments in Nutrition and featured in Elsevier’s Sustainable Development Goals collection examines water insecurity in an indigenous community in the northern province of Formosa, Argentina.

The study found that many households struggle to get enough safe water. Limited infrastructure and unreliable deliveries often force families to rely on rainwater or other unsafe sources.

Women frequently shoulder the responsibility for securing water for their families. Their experiences highlight the connection between water access, gender roles, and health.

Read the article: https://hubs.la/Q047qlLw0

The lifestyles and worldviews of indigenous communities have long been deeply intertwined with natural resources, particularly water. These vital resources are now severely threatened by systemic social marginalization and the enduring impacts of colonization, further violating the human right to wa...

03/17/2026

Join ASN's Nutrition Translation RIS tomorrow, March 18, 1:00 PM ET, for a conversation with Joan Salge Blake, EdD, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND and learn how to take complex hot topics on nutrition and translate them into takeaway messages.

This event is free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

Learn more and register today at: https://hubs.la/Q047cMbT0

03/13/2026

The 22nd Annual Russell Klein Nutrition Research Symposium will take place March 31, 2026, at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Promoted in cooperation with ASN, this free annual event—organized by the Graduate Society of Nutritional Sciences at The Ohio State University—brings together students, researchers, clinicians, and industry partners for a day of nutrition science and discussion.

The symposium will feature student oral and poster presentations alongside keynote talks from:
• Dr. Edward Giovannucci, Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
• Dr. Stephen Hursting, AICR/WCRF Distinguished Professor of Nutrition and Cancer, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

A special session will also focus on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA 2025–2030), with insights from scientists who have served on the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

Following the presentations, attendees can join a panel discussion with Drs. Steven Clinton, Heather Eicher-Miller, Chris Taylor, and Edward Giovannucci to discuss the latest iteration of the Dietary Guidelines.

📅 March 31, 2026
📍 Columbus, OH
🎟 Free to attend

Learn more and register today: https://hubs.la/Q046Bh1t0