News from the American Society for Nutrition

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Sep 23, 2024

Past Webinars: Using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Data to Advance Nutrition Research Series

Organized by ASN’s Committee on Advocacy and Science Policy (CASP) VirtualHosted on DiscoverNUTRITION, ASN’s online learning platformFree to ASN members,

Jul 08, 2024

The American Society for Nutrition Welcomes New President, Sarah L. Booth, PhD, and New Leadership on the Board of Directors

Presidential priorities include increasing retention of mid-career scientists in the field and forging partnerships to effectively address important gaps in

Jul 02, 2024

The American Society for Nutrition announces Orlando, Florida as the location for its annual flagship meeting, NUTRITION 2025

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has announced that next year’s meeting is scheduled to be held May 31 – June 3, 2025,

Jul 02, 2024

What you eat at age 40 could influence your quality of life at 70

Harvard study reveals close relationship between midlife diet and healthy aging Chicago (July 2, 2024) — We all want to age

Jul 02, 2024

Eating more soy foods could improve thinking and attention in kids

Study strengthens evidence for health benefits of isoflavone-rich soy foods Chicago (July 2, 2024) — A new study found that school-aged

Jul 01, 2024

Want to stay mentally sharp longer? Eat a healthy diet now

Study reveals strong links between the quality of a person’s diet and cognitive ability over the life course Chicago (July

Jul 01, 2024

Farm-to-table study reveals why whole grains are healthiest

Whole wheat retains far more of its nutritional value during milling and baking compared with refined flours and breads Chicago

Jul 01, 2024

Study suggests states could cut healthcare costs by delivering patient tailored meals

Medically tailored meals for people with chronic illnesses projected to generate net cost savings in almost all 50 states Chicago

Jul 01, 2024

Daily sauna time might help prevent menopause-related weight gain

Older mice receiving daily whole-body heat therapy gained less weight and had better metabolic health Chicago (July 1, 2024) — New

Jun 30, 2024

Intake of ultra-processed foods linked with increased risk of death

Processed meats and soft drinks show strongest association with increased mortality Chicago (June 30, 2024) — In a new study, older