News from the American Society for Nutrition

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Jul 08, 2022

ASN Promotes Diversity of Research Methods to Advance Nutrition Science

A first-of-its-kind ASN paper reviews the various methodologies used in nutrition research to emphasize the essentiality of data harmonization. Rockville,

Jul 01, 2022

ASN Welcomes New President, Martha Belury, PhD, RD, and New Leadership on the Board of Directors

President Belury and the new Board Members will work together on a new set of presidential priorities to further the

Jul 01, 2022

ASN Journals Ranking

2021 Impact Factors and Scopus ranking of journals have been released and remain strong for ASN’s journals. The high citation

Jun 23, 2022

ASN’s Family Support Grants Reduce Barriers for Professional Growth in Academia and Promote Inclusivity and Equity

Financial support offered to scientists with caregiving responsibilities has provided more equitable opportunity for professional advancement in the nutrition science

Jun 15, 2022

Study links sugar-sweetened beverage consumption with liver cancer

Large study of postmenopausal women suggests avoiding sweetened beverages could help reduce likelihood of developing liver cancer Rockville, Maryland (June

Jun 15, 2022

For breast cancer prevention, diet quality matter

Healthy, plant-based diet linked with lower cancer risk for postmenopausal women Rockville, Maryland (June 14, 2022) — Research shows that

Jun 15, 2022

Food insecurity and water insecurity go hand in hand, study finds

Study suggests water may be key to addressing hunger in low and middle-income countries Rockville, Maryland (June 14, 2022) —

Jun 15, 2022

Researchers identify groups most vulnerable to food insecurity during pandemic

Study of over 800,000 people finds Black adults and households with more children had the highest risk Rockville, Maryland (June

Jun 15, 2022

Five new insights into the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on eating and health

Studies look at how COVID-19 impacted eating behaviors and well-being across the lifespan Rockville, Maryland (June 14, 2022) — The

Jun 15, 2022

Are highly processed foods bad for children?

Study finds an association between consuming more ultraprocessed foods and lower levels of physical fitness in children Rockville, Maryland (June