American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - ASPEN

05/01/2026

Pediatric Feeding Disorders Awareness Month is here! Learn more about the role of in managing pediatric malnutrition with our practice tool.
Join Feeding Matters Matters in raising awareness: https://ow.ly/7V9i50YTw6s
Access practice tool: https://ow.ly/cjYX50YTvQp
Thank you to Kate Farms for their support.

05/01/2026

⏳ Still time to join the Pediatric Balloon Gastrostomy Tubes Webinar Series starting May 5!
Learn key best practices across the continuum of care in upcoming sessions. Free to attend, with 1.0 CE credit per webinar.
🗓️ Save your spot: https://ow.ly/isIr50YIerS

04/30/2026

The ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation is accepting applications for various volunteer positions in fundraising and grant review. Submit your application for consideration today!

04/30/2026

A Washington Post article highlights malnutrition as the fastest-growing cause of death in the United States over the past decade, with the greatest impact among adults age 85 and older. It notes that improved diagnosis and documentation, supported in part by ASPEN guidelines and Malnutrition Awareness Week initiatives, are bringing greater attention to this critical issue.
Read more:

According to data, malnutrition deaths have jumped in the United States, especially among those 85 and older. Here’s why the numbers suddenly started to rise.

04/29/2026

📗The ASPEN Pediatric Nutrition Support Core Curriculum, 3rd Edition provides essential guidance for caring for infants and children.
Covers growth and development, disease states, and key topics in pediatric nutrition, with review questions for certification prep.
👉Order today: https://ow.ly/sVn050YITWR

04/29/2026

New from ASPEN 📣 The updated Definition of Terms, Style, and Conventions Guidance is now live.
A go-to resource for consistency, clarity, and patient safety in clinical nutrition.
🔖 Explore and bookmark the page:

Glossary of Terms The terms are listed in alphabetical order below. Expand each section to see the full list of terms for that letter. Style Conventions Symbols Abbreviations Additional Information

04/28/2026

Yesterday, ASPEN President-Elect Dr. Sharon Irving received the Norma M. Lang Award for Scholarly Practice and Policy! Dr. Irving's accomplishments span innovation across clinical practice, research, and policy. This June, Dr. Irving will assume the role of ASPEN president—the first nurse to hold this position. Congratulations to Dr. Irving and thank you for your continued dedication to the field of nutrition!

04/28/2026

🙌 2026 Award Winner Spotlight: Jayshil J. Patel, MD, FASPEN, recipient of the Distinguished Nutrition Support Physician Service Award.

“It’s hard to pinpoint one source of inspiration because so many people and moments have shaped me. I’m inspired by my patients’ strength, my colleagues’ dedication, my mentors’ wisdom, my trainees’ curiosity, and my wife and children’s grounding perspectives that keep me centered.”

Learn more about the ASPEN Awards program: https://ow.ly/YU8650YIl50.

04/27/2026

‼️ Don’t miss this upcoming webinar series starting May 5!
Gain expert insights on pediatric balloon gastrostomy tube care across the full continuum.
Free to attend + earn 1.0 CE credit per session. Register today: https://nutritioncare.org/education/live-virtual-learning/webinars/

04/26/2026

⭐New guideline available for !
Nutrition is essential to improving outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer.
Thank you to Kate Farms for supporting this practice tool. Access and share: https://ow.ly/TIgA50YFisS

04/25/2026

Research abstracts presented at are now available online in a JPEN supplement and accessible to all.
👏We applaud ASPEN researchers for their contributions to advancing clinical nutrition science.
👉 Access the abstracts here: https://ow.ly/RIsb50YIV2y