News from the American Society for Nutrition

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Nov 08, 2021

Nutrition 2022: A year-round experience

Once again, ASN is at the forefront and evolving to bring you even more great content and value. As part

Sep 24, 2021

ASN Member Catherine Woteki, PhD appointed to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)

ASN Member Catherine Woteki, PhD joins a group of 30 leaders in science and technology appointed by the Biden administration.

Sep 17, 2021

Scientific Paper Urges Nutrition Scientists to Advocate for Sustainable Food Systems

Paper summarizes findings of the 22nd Annual Harvard Nutrition Obesity Symposium, “Global Food Systems and Sustainable Nutrition in the 21st

Sep 13, 2021

Scientists Claim that Overeating Is Not the Primary Cause of Obesity

Perspective published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition argues the root causes of the obesity epidemic are more related

Aug 26, 2021

Nutrition Essentials Wins Gold

Fundamentals of Nutrition––At Your Finger Tips The American Society for Nutrition, a leader in nutrition research and practice, won a coveted Brandon Hall

Jul 01, 2021

ASN Welcomes 2021-2022 President Paul Coates, PhD, and New Leadership on the Board of Directors

Presidential priorities include growth and sustainability of ASN’s publishing portfolio, cultivating a more diverse and inclusive global membership, and leading

Jun 10, 2021

Trying not to overeat? How you eat matters

Study finds people who eat more tend to take larger bites or eat faster Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) —

Jun 10, 2021

The latest science on staying healthy during pregnancy

New research examines prenatal supplements, how eating patterns affect sleep, physical activity while pregnant and more Rockville, Md. (June 7,

Jun 10, 2021

How kids eat: Five new insights on daily habits and childhood obesity

Studies reveal how family, social media and COVID-19 influence children’s diets and health Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) — What

Jun 09, 2021

Cutting food waste alone won’t solve world’s nutritional needs

To feed the growing population, researchers urge attention to essential vitamins and minerals Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) — Reducing