News from the American Society for Nutrition

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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

Jun 09, 2021

Most Americans are not getting enough fiber in our diets

Just 7% of adults meet fiber recommendations, raising risk of chronic diseases Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) — Only 5%

Jun 08, 2021

How a global pandemic changed the way we eat and shop

Studies reveal how COVID-19 influenced food choices, attitudes and prices Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) — Studies being presented at

Jun 08, 2021

Diets that promote inflammation could increase breast cancer risk

Analysis of dietary patterns for over 350,000 women suggests eating more anti-inflammatory foods helps lower risk Rockville, Maryland (June 7,