News from the American Society for Nutrition

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Processed Meat Linked to Higher Risk of Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease

Multinational study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that consumption of moderate amounts of unprocessed meat is

Is There an Association between a Pregnant Mother’s Diet and Her Child’s Weight?

Study results published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that a mother’s diet during pregnancy has a long-term

ASN Science Policy Fellow Interview: Heather E. Schier, MS

The ASN Science Policy Fellowship is offered to advanced graduate students, early professionals, postdoctoral trainees, or medical interns, residents, or fellows. The

ASN Science Policy Fellow Interview: Jessica Garay, PhD, RDN, CSCS, FAND

The ASN Science Policy Fellowship is offered to advanced graduate students, early professionals, postdoctoral trainees, or medical interns, residents, or fellows. The

Announcing NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE

Complimentary press passes are now available for the year’s biggest virtual nutrition meeting, NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE. Join us June 7-10,

Does the Concept of Food Addiction Help Us Better Manage Overeating and Obesity?

AJCN’s Great Debates in Nutrition series applies scientific evidence to argue the pros and cons of viewing overeating and obesity

ASN Applauds Release of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines

Integral Role of ASN and ASN Members in DGA Development Exemplifies ASN’s Leadership in the Field of Nutrition Science December

Join Us Online for Nutrition 2021

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns and uncertainty around travel restrictions, the ASN Board of Directors has made the proactive decision to host NUTRITION 2021 as an interactive, engaging, and safe virtual event. With 30,000 attendees from 164 countries at last year’s online event, the nutrition community has shown its faith in ASN to deliver, as well as its enthusiasm for learning and networking from anywhere in the world.

Are high-protein total diet replacements the key to maintaining healthy weight?

Study results published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that these diets are a promising nutritional strategy to

Nutrition Science – Now in Your Ears!

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Editorial Board is excited to announce its new nutrition science podcast, AJCN In Press.