News from the American Society for Nutrition
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![New research suggests center-based childcare may bring health benefits](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Childcare-N22-Blog-768x512.jpg)
New research suggests center-based childcare may bring health benefits
Young children attending center-based care were less likely to become obese or overweight Rockville, Maryland (June 14, 2022) — A
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![Do our genes determine what we eat?](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Genes-Blog.jpg)
Do our genes determine what we eat?
Study could pave the way to personalized nutrition guidance based on our taste perception Rockville, Maryland (June 14, 2022) —
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![Are ultra-processed foods harmful? Experts weigh the evidence](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ultra-processed-foods.jpg)
Are ultra-processed foods harmful? Experts weigh the evidence
In new papers and a live debate, leading scientists present arguments for and against incorporating the concept of ultra-processed foods
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![Steps Should Be Taken Now to Protect Future Supplies of Infant and Pediatric Formula](https://nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/asn-logo.jpg)
Steps Should Be Taken Now to Protect Future Supplies of Infant and Pediatric Formula
Perspective published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition provides recommendations to help prevent future shortages and regain the public’s
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![President Biden Announces White House Conference on Nutrition](https://nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/asn-logo.jpg)
President Biden Announces White House Conference on Nutrition
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) applauds the Administration’s decision to hold a White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and
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![American Society for Nutrition Foundation Announces Recipients of National Scientific Achievement Awards](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/awards-PR.jpg)
American Society for Nutrition Foundation Announces Recipients of National Scientific Achievement Awards
Top researchers, clinicians and educators will be recognized for their outstanding contributions virtually this year during NUTRITION 2022 LIVE ONLINE
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![American Society for Nutrition Foundation Announces Class of 2022 Fellows](https://nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/asn-logo.jpg)
American Society for Nutrition Foundation Announces Class of 2022 Fellows
Highest honor ASN bestows will be recognized virtually this year during the world’s largest online gathering of nutrition professionals, NUTRITION
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![ASN Past President Lindsay Allen, PhD inducted into USDA Agricultural Research Service Science Hall of Fame](https://nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/asn-logo.jpg)
ASN Past President Lindsay Allen, PhD inducted into USDA Agricultural Research Service Science Hall of Fame
Lindsay Allen, PhD joins a prestigious group of scientists from USDA-ARS in the Science Hall of Fame. Rockville, MD—April 6,
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![ASN’s Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, Mary Pat Cornett, CAE, CMP, Awarded Digital Experience Strategist of the Year by PCMA Foundation](https://nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/asn-logo.jpg)
ASN’s Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, Mary Pat Cornett, CAE, CMP, Awarded Digital Experience Strategist of the Year by PCMA Foundation
Mary Pat Cornett was awarded the prestigious honor by the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Foundation at their awards ceremony
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