Webinars and Continuing Education Opportunities

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) offers educational programs to help practitioners improve patient care and health outcomes by developing and maintaining nutrition knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to promoting health and the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases. Through continuing education and their activities’ evaluations, ASN assesses the impact of its curricula. We offer continuing education opportunities for a variety of practitioners.

 

 

Continuing Medical Education (CME) for Physicians

The American Society for Nutrition is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

CME activities are coordinated through ASN’s Knowledge Department. Activities providing continuing education credit are indicated below with the following text:

*CME AVAILABLE

Upcoming Webinars and Events

More information about upcoming webinars and events will be available as they are confirmed.

Amplifying Voices in Nutrition: Advancing Health Through Behavior Centered Nutrition Strategies

April 29, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

The Amplifying Voices in Nutrition webinar series is organized by ASN’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee and will feature diverse and underrepresented voices from researchers, practitioners, and health advocates. The series will highlight practical, evidence informed approaches to designing and implementing nutrition strategies that are inclusive, sustainable and geared towards achieving maximal benefits for physical and mental health. 

This webinar will explore how behavior and lived experiences shape nutrition and health outcomes in diverse populations and living conditions, specifically border communities.

Organized by ASN’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee

AI, Evidence Synthesis, and Claim Reliability

May 8, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

This webinar presents Josh Nicholson’s experiences as co-founder of Scite, an AI-based tool used to evaluate the veracity of scientific claims. Topics such as the state of the present and future use of AI in research, what it means to demonstrate a claim is supported, and how to establish scientific consensus will be explored.

Organized by ASN’s Nutrition Translation RIS

The Impact of Dietary Choices in Animal Model Studies: A Call for Careful Consideration

May 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

Studying development, diseases and gut microbiome is extremely challenging in animal models, and many factors need to be considered during the design phase. In particular, the diets chosen will have a strong impact on data outcomes and interpretation, and directly affects inflammation, metabolism and microbiome results, ultimately affecting the disease development in the animals, including metabolic and inflammatory-associated diseases. The first portion of the webinar will provide an overview of what diets are used in lab animal research, factors that can have a direct impact on your research, and what needs to be considered when planning diet-driven disease studies. The second portion of the webinar will include a pilot study using the neonatal piglet model that ensured nutritional recommendations are met for the growing piglet. This study design then allowed the space to examine the main differences between the study diets in relation to developmental outcomes.

Organized by ASN’s Experimental Animal Nutrition RIS and Nutritional Immunology and Inflammation RIS

The Impact of Dietary Choices in Animal Model Studies: A Call for Careful Consideration

May 21, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

Vitamin C physiology in healthy people is based on intake, intestinal absorption, tissue transport, renal excretion, and utilization. With this understanding, unexpected paths are revealed for disease treatment and prevention. Comprehensive characterization of vitamin physiology in healthy humans is a key foundation for intake recommendations for vitamin C. A similar strategy can be used for many vitamins, for intake recommendations and application to disease. 

Organized by ASN’s Vitamins and Minerals RIS

A Day in the Life of an ASN Sustaining Partner

June 3, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

This professional development webinar builds on the 2025 Meet the Sustaining Partners program by giving students another opportunity to engage with ASN Sustaining Partners and learn more about the diverse sectors they represent, including consumer packaged goods companies, commodity boards, dietary supplements, and ingredient suppliers.

Panelists will share their career paths, discuss what a typical day looks like in the nutrition industry, and participate in a live Q&A designed to encourage meaningful student interaction.

Organized by ASN’s Student Interest Group (SIG)

Understanding Metabolic Flexibility: Methods, Mechanisms, and Links to Cardiometabolic Disease

June 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

This webinar will explore the evolution of metabolic flexibility as a concept and its growing relevance to nutrition and metabolic health. This webinar will review key approaches to measuring metabolic flexibility and highlight recent findings across the lifespan, from pediatrics and adolescence to adulthood. Speakers Kathryn Whyte (UAB) and Stephanie Chung (NIH/NIDDK) will discuss emerging evidence linking metabolic flexibility to cardiometabolic disease risk. Together, these insights will provide a timely perspective on how metabolic flexibility informs our understanding of health and disease.

Organized by ASN’s Energy and Macronutrient Metabolism RIS

NUTRITION 2026
July 25-28, 2026
Metro DC Area

Past Webinars and Events

AI in Nutrition Research: Applications and Ethical Considerations

April 24, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how scientific research is conducted. This webinar introduces early career nutrition researchers to the evolution of AI technologies, their potential applications across the research process, and emerging concerns related to environmental sustainability. Speakers will also discuss ethical considerations, including bias, transparency, and equity, to help researchers use AI responsibly in nutrition and dietetics research.

Organized by ASN’s Early Career Nutrition (ECN) Interest Group

The Journal of Nutrition’s Inaugural Malden Nesheim Nutrition Landscape Award Lecture – A History of the Elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in the Americas: A Dramatic Achievement and Lessons Learned

April 16, 2026 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM ET

Free to all!

Sponsored by Cornell University’s College of Human Ecology, the Malden Nesheim Nutrition Landscape Award honors the breadth and impact of Malden Nesheim’s distinguished career by recognizing outstanding review articles or editorials published in The Journal of Nutrition. This award is presented annually and is supported by Cornell University in recognition of Dr. Nesheim’s contributions to the university and the field of nutrition science.

The inaugural award was presented in 2025 to Eduardo A. Pretell, MD (Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University, Lima, Peru) and Elizabeth N. Pearce, MD, MSc (Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine) for their compelling paper A History of the Elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in the Americas: A Dramatic Achievement and Lessons Learned.

This program is presented by the American Society for Nutrition. Special thanks to our promotional partner the North America Chinese Association for Nutrition.  

Externalization of Nutrition Communications

April 7, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

Nutrition information – and misinformation – have been mainstream in the media lately. As part of a series on combatting nutrition misinformation, this webinar will approach nutrition communications from a public relations perspective. A journalist turned dietitian will share tips on communicating hot nutrition topics, working directly with the media, and creating nutrition messaging. 

Organized by ASN’s Nutrition Translation RIS

Exploring Internship Pathways: Preparing for Diverse Careers During Graduate Training

March 27, 2026 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

Join us for a webinar designed to highlight how internships can bridge the gap between academic training and impactful industry roles. Hear from three professionals who successfully transitioned from graduate school into careers across biotech, digital health, and data-driven healthcare innovation. Speakers will briefly outline their internship experiences, describe how those opportunities shaped their career direction, and share insights into navigating the transition from student to full-time team member. Each of the three 15-minute segments will spotlight a distinct internship-to-career trajectory, followed by open discussion where attendees can engage with the panelists and ask questions about securing and thriving in internship roles that align with long-term career goals.

Organized by ASN’s Student Interest Group

Navigating Nutrition Communications: A Conversation with Dr. Joan Salge Blake

March 18, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

As technology evolves, science progresses, and nutrition trends change, how do we as nutrition scientists communicate nutrition topics to broader audiences? As part of a series on combatting nutrition misinformation, this webinar will help you take complex hot topics on nutrition and translate them into takeaway messages, whether it is in-person, with the media, or on social media. 

Organized by ASN’s Nutrition Translation RIS

Strategies to Defend Evidence-Based Science

February 20, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

In an age where scientific misinformation is everywhere, nutrition scientists play a crucial role in combating false narratives and promoting rigorous science. Join us for an insightful webinar featuring distinguished panelists with extensive experience advocating for science across dietetics, academia, and industry. During this webinar, our experts will share practical strategies for addressing misinformation and effectively communicating nutrition science to diverse audiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills in promoting accurate nutrition information and defending the integrity of our field!

Organized by ASN’s Early Career Nutrition (ECN) Interest Group and Nutrition Translation RIS

Writing a Compelling Scientific Abstract for NUTRITION 2026: From Idea to Acceptance

February 12, 2026 | 1:00 – 1:30 PM ET

Free to all!

A strong abstract is essential for having your work accepted for presentation at a scientific conference. The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) looks forward to NUTRITION 2026, its flagship conference which will be held July 25-28, 2026 just outside Washington, DC, where the presentation of original research is always a critical and vibrant highlight of the scientific program. With the March 9 Call for Abstracts submission deadline approaching, don’t miss this prime opportunity to learn more about how to prepare a compelling abstract.

This webinar will guide participants through the core components of preparing an effective scientific abstract for NUTRITION 2026 and provide practical strategies for clearly communicating research significance, methods, and results. Through examples of strong and weak abstract components, attendees will learn how to tailor their writing to avoid common pitfalls and highlight the impact of their work. This webinar is suitable for anyone curious about or interested in presenting their work at NUTRITION 2026.

Beyond Misinformation: Understanding ‘Bypassing’ and Better Ways to Engage

January 26, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

We live in an era where information—and misinformation—travels faster than ever particularly as it relates to nutrition and healthy lifestyles. This webinar introduces novel research on how people process information and form beliefs and explores practical tools to promote understanding without confrontation. Participants will learn when to use corrections, when to take alternative approaches, and how “bypassing” strategies can foster constructive dialogue across differing views. 

Organized by ASN’s Nutrition Translation RIS

Sponsored Webinar: At the Crossroads of NAD+ and Long COVID – Emerging Data on Nutrition Interventions

January 15, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET

Free to all!

This webinar will explore the complex relationship between nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), also known as Long COVID, how one affects the other, along with the impact of recent emerging interventions. Studies suggest COVID-19 infection adversely impacts NAD+ status, due to the increased metabolic and inflammatory demands. SARS-CoV-2 infection and hyperinflammation dramatically upregulate NAD+ consuming enzymes, resulting in extreme NAD+ depletion. Persistent NAD+ depletion in turn, may influence the susceptibility to, and severity and duration of Long COVID. Persistent inflammation, chronic fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, mitochondrial and vascular damage – hallmarks of Long COVID – are also linked to NAD+ depletion. Emerging clinical data suggests that supplementation with the NAD+ precursor, nicotinamide riboside (NR), replenishes NAD+ levels and may alleviate some of the sequelae associated with Long COVID.

Sponsored by Niagen Bioscience, Inc.

Non-Federal Funding: Exploring Alternative Funding Mechanisms

December 12, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

Join ASN’s Early Career Nutrition Interest Group (ECN) to hear from representatives of foundations, industry, and nonprofit organizations about their funding priorities and current opportunities in nutrition research. This webinar is designed to help researchers at all career stages understand non-federal funding pathways and explore new avenues to support nutrition science research.

Organized by ASN’s Early Career Nutrition (ECN) Interest Group

Expanding Your Career Horizons: Leveraging Your Nutrition Degree

December 5, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

Join us for a 60-minute webinar designed to showcase the many paths your nutrition background can open. Hear from three professionals working outside academia who have built rewarding careers in consulting, medical affairs, and beyond. Speakers will briefly introduce their career path, share their motivations for pursuing careers outside academia, and offer advice on how to secure positions in their chosen sectors. Each of the three 15-minute segments will focus on a different professional area, followed by a 10-minute open forum where attendees can engage directly with the panelists and ask questions.

Organized by ASN’s Student Interest Group (SIG)

Sponsored Webinar: The Sweet Science of Honey

November 18, 2025 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM ET

Free to all!

This webinar awards 1.25 CPEU in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program. Learners must attend the webinar and complete the evaluation maintained by the UMF (TM) Mānuka Honey Association of New Zealand to claim CPE credit. Access to the evaluation will be provided during and after the webinar.

Join category experts Megan Grainger, PhD and Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN as they introduce the 40 years of science behind the healing properties for New Zealand’s mānuka honey. As a natural product with functional health benefits, it is used globally for wound care, immune function, digestive health and much more. With more than 2,000 components, including bioactive compounds, it is one of the most complex honey commercially available.

This webinar is an introduction to mānuka honey and New Zealand’s UMF (TM) Unique Mānuka Factor – a one-of-a-kind quality certification system created by beekeepers used to verify it’s health properties so consumers get what they’re paying for.

Sponsored by UMF (TM) Mānuka Honey Association of New Zealand

Strengthening the GRAS Process to Improve Food Additive Safety and Protect Human Health
September 25, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

In March 2025, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to explore potential rulemaking to revise the 2016 Final Rule on Substances Generally Recognized as Safe. This webinar will describe the history of the FDA’s GRAS process and its current requirements, including the level of evidence required for GRAS affirmation. Webinar speakers will then discuss how the FDA could improve or replace aspects of the GRAS program to improve food ingredient and additive safety and further protect human health.

Organized by ASN’s Committee on Advocacy and Science Policy

Setting the Stage for Determining Dietary Reference Intakes for Macronutrients: Update from the Joint Federal U.S.-Canada DRI Working Group
September 11, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET

Free to ASN Members, $10 for non-members!

Since 1994, the U.S. and Canada have co-sponsored the development and publication of a harmonized set of nutrient standards, the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) values. This session will provide an update on the work that the Joint Federal U.S-Canada DRI working group has been conducting to support the upcoming National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) review of macronutrients i.e. proteins, fats, and carbohydrates that is inclusive of both total and subcomponents of each nutrient (amino acids, fatty acids, fibers, and sugars).

ASN 3-Part Webinar Series: Exploring Evidence Gaps Highlighted by the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Review of the Science

Free to all!

ASN’s 3-part webinar series provides support navigating the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) and takes a deeper dive into topics where the DGAC found the evidence to be lacking.
 
Topics and areas to be covered include future needs for adolescent nutrition research, how food pattern modeling and diet simulations can be used to analyze diet quality and support research, understanding implementation science and behavioral nutrition factors that influence dietary intake and health, and accommodating for cultural responsiveness in behavioral nutrition strategies.

These webinars will showcase the current state of the evidence on each of these topics, based on the recent 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee review of the evidence.

Nutrition and Health of Adolescents
Monday, June 30, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

The Use of Food Pattern Modeling and Diet Simulations to Improve Health Equity of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Implementation and Behavioral Science: Helping Americans Consume a Healthy Diet
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Using the Federal Register for Nutrition Policy Engagement

Wednesday, June 11 | 12 PM to 1 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

Join this webinar to understand the role of the Federal Register in the policy implementation process, learn how to navigate the Federal Register and provide public input to policies and regulations, and understand how federal agencies utilize the Federal Register and what is helpful to them when reviewing public comments.

Organized by ASN’s Committee on Advocacy and Science Policy (CASP)

Research to Action: Advocacy Training for ASN Members

Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 12 PM to 1 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

Want to advocate for nutrition science, but don’t know where to start? This webinar will equip you with the tools to strengthen your advocacy skills and engage policymakers. You’ll leave this webinar with actionable ways to make your research more relatable and impactful. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to do your part to ensure ongoing support for nutrition research!

Fluoride in Focus: Balancing Benefits and Risks in Public Health

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

In the United States, water fluoridation remains a widespread public health measure, with about 73% of the population receiving fluoridated water. Fluoridation began in the mid-20th century after studies showed communities with naturally occurring fluoride in their water had lower rates of dental cavities. By adding small, controlled amounts of fluoride to public water supplies, health officials achieved significant reductions in tooth decay, as fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and promotes remineralization. Biochemically, fluoride also influences bone tissue, with small amounts stimulating bone formation, though excessive exposure can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis.

The FDA regulates fluoride in bottled water with limits of 0.7–1.2 mg/L, while the EPA enforces a maximum contaminant level of 4 mg/L for public water systems to prevent adverse health effects. While generally considered a safe and cost-effective strategy for improving oral health, fluoridation has sparked debate about individual choice and potential overexposure. It remains an important part of efforts to reduce disparities in dental health, especially for populations with limited access to dental care. This one-hour webinar will delve into the pros and cons of fluoridation, providing an opportunity to explore this important public health topic in depth. 

Organized by ASN’s Vitamins and Minerals Research Interest Section (RIS)

Fueling for Performance: Optimizing Nutrition for Health & Athletic Success

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Free to all!

Join us for an expert-led virtual webinar exploring key nutrition topics that impact athletic performance and overall health. This engaging session will cover the consequences of low energy availability in both male and female athletes, the effects of fad and popular diets on performance and well-being, and the unique nutrition and hydration needs of female athletes. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or health professional, this webinar will provide valuable, evidence-based insights to optimize fueling strategies and support long-term success. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and take your performance to the next level!

Organized by ASN’s Sports Nutrition & Human Performance Research Interest Section (RIS)

Sponsored by Gatorade Sports Science Institute

Dietary Intake in Patients Taking Obesity Medications: What Do We Know So Far?

Friday, May 2, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

Recent advancements in obesity medications have transformed obesity treatment, yielding significant weight reduction and health benefits. This webinar addresses the vital question of dietary intake during treatment, discussing both what we know and what remains to be learned. Attendees will gain valuable insights from clinical studies and case reports, providing evidence on dietary patterns in individuals undergoing obesity pharmacotherapy.

Organized by ASN’s Energy and Macronutrient Metabolism Research Interest Section

The U.S. Farm Bill – Looking Forward

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

ASN’s ​Climate/Environment, Health, Agriculture and Improved Nutrition (CHAIN) Research Interest Section invites you to this webinar with Dan Glickman, the former Secretary of Agriculture under President Clinton will discuss issues related to the upcoming Farm Bill. The emphasis will be on the nutrition parts of the Farm Bill – SNAP and Research. 

Organized by ASN’s Climate/Environment, Health, Agriculture and Improved Nutrition (CHAIN) Research Interest Section

Preparing for a Non-Academic Career

Friday, April 18, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

While graduate students and post-docs may be aware of careers outside academia, they may not know in what those jobs entail and how to obtain them. This webinar gathers three early career professionals who work(ed) in non-academic careers such as industry (e.g., consumer packaged goods), consulting and government who will share insights as to the career path they chose and what tools they used to obtain their jobs. The speakers are Katherine Pett (Senior Nutrition Scientist, Kraft), Katie Pawelczyk (Director, FoodMinds), and Kelly Higgins (Exponent, Inc. and Former Nutrition Scientist, USDA). The final twenty minutes of the webinar will allow attendees the opportunity to ask questions to the speakers.

Organized by ASN’s Early Career Nutrition (ECN) Interest Group

The Path From Polyphenols Basic Science to Clinical Trials to Address Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

Monday, April 7, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

ASN’s Dietary Bioactive Components (DBC) Research Interest Section invites you to this webinar which will highlight Dr. Britt Burton-Freeman’s research that recently has focused on the reciprocal interactions of the gut metagenome with host genome in response to dietary input, including dose/time response effects of foods/bioactive components, the metabolites generated and their kinetic behavior relevant to mechanisms of action and associated health status.  

Organized by ASN’s Dietary Bioactive Components Research Interest Section

From Fear to Facts: Demystifying Nutritional Villains

Monday, March 17, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

Hear the story of how two food villains, eggs and MSG, recovered their image in the public eye. Dr. Tia Rains, past Executive Director of the Egg Nutrition Center and current VP of Science, Innovation & Corporate Affairs at Ajinomoto North America, will tell her personal story of how she worked to combat misinformation and re-brand eggs and MSG through evidence-based messaging.

Organized by ASN’s Nutrition Translation Research Interest Section

Thriving in the Middle: Achieving Balance During the Early to Mid-Career Shift

Friday, February 28, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

In this hour-long webinar, you’ll hear from and engage with a panel of mid-career nutrition professionals about their diverse career paths and how they have navigated the early to mid-career transition. This webinar will focus on the path to mid-career by discussing actions to prioritize in order to gain promotion, all while achieving a healthy work-life balance. 

Organized by ASN’s Early Career Nutrition (ECN) Interest Group

Communicating Nutrition Research with the Public

Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

Dive into the world of nutrition communication with the ASN SIG webinar, Communicating Nutrition Research with the Public. This engaging session is tailored for nutrition students looking to learn more about communication of nutrition research through various methods. Expert speakers will provide insights on strategies effectively sharing nutrition research with the general public through blogging, interviews with news outlets, and social media. Join us to gain practical tips to effectively communicate your research, making a significant impact in your future roles in nutrition.

Organized by ASN’s Student Interest Group (SIG)

Fundraising and Professional Opportunities for Early-Career Nutrition Professionals

Friday, December 6, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

This webinar will introduce funding resources for nutrition researchers, with an emphasis on unique opportunities for Early-Stage Investigators, along with key facts about the revisions to the NIH Application and Review Process. Representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH/NIDDK), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the National Dairy Council will lead a presentation and participate as panelists.  

Organized by ASN’s Early Career Nutrition Interest Group (ECN)

Tips for Moving From Graduate Studies to Professional Success

Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

Join us for the ASN Student Interest Group (SIG) webinar titled Tips for Moving From Graduate Studies to Professional Success! This insightful session is designed for nutrition graduate students at all stages to prepare for the transition from graduate school to a professional career. Expert panelists will share their personal experiences and practical advice on navigating the shift from student life to the workforce, offering tips on how students can better prepare to transition. Gain valuable insights to help you thrive in your next career step and achieve long-term success in the field of nutrition.

Organized by ASN’s Student Interest Group (SIG)

Building a Resilient Future: Flexible Funding for Food and Livelihood Security

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

Free to ASN members, $10 for non-members!

Climate change threatens the food security and livelihoods of people globally, particularly the most vulnerable populations, ultimately resulting in diminished health outcomes. In parallel to developing strategies to advance food system transformation in alignment with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), improving capacities for emergency relief preparation and response among the countries and communities currently facing unprecedented climate change-related events is essential. However, the humanitarian sector faces significant challenges in mobilizing timely and adequate resources to respond effectively to crises. Flexible funding mechanisms are crucial to address this gap and enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities.

Join ASN’s Climate/Environment, Health, Agriculture and Improved Nutrition (CHAIN) RIS as we hear from Lusungu Kamudoni, Senior Contingency Planning & Operations Officer at the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group, who will dive deep into this topic. Lusungu will discuss her role at the ARC group and how this organization collaborates with African governments to strengthen disaster risk management systems and improve access to reliable funding mechanisms. Discussion will focus on how these types of support systems are essential to help protect the food security, livelihoods, health and well-being of the most vulnerable people and communities throughout Africa with a particular focus on innovations and successes in southern Africa.

Organized by ASN’s Climate/Environment, Health, Agriculture and Improved Nutrition (CHAIN) Research Interest Section (RIS)

Fireside Chats with the ASN President – PCAST Report: A Vision for Advancing Nutrition Science in the United States

Monday, November 4, 2024 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET

Free to all!

ASN is proud to introduce Fireside Chats with the ASN President, Dr. Sarah L. Booth, Director of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (HNRCA) and Senior Scientist and Leader of the Vitamin K Team at the HNRCA. A series of Fireside Chats will feature Dr. Booth interviewing influential leaders in nutrition to spark additional multisector, interdisciplinary conversations and ideas that advance the field of nutrition science in innovative ways among audience participants. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for the interviews after they register to attend. 

The first Fireside Chat on Monday, November 4th at 4:00 PM ET will feature Cathie Woteki, President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) member, Drew Bremer, Director of the NIH Office of Nutrition Research, and Pamela Starke-Reed, USDA ARS Deputy Administrator of Nutrition and Food Safety/Quality, as well as Dr. Booth, to discuss the recent PCAST report, “A Vision for Advancing Nutrition Science in the United States.” The panel will focus on one of the goals of the report, to enhance coordination of federal interagency efforts and actions to reduce the burden of diet-related chronic disease that will maintain momentum toward the President’s goal.

Future Fireside Chats will focus on Advancing the Science of Food as/is Medicine and FDA’s Human Nutrition Program Reorganization and New Nutrition Center of Excellence, and What They Mean for the Food System. 

Using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Data to Advance Nutrition Research Webinar Series

This webinar series will provide training on utilizing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data to advance nutrition research. NHANES data are a critical component of the nation’s health infrastructure and serve as an important resource for health professionals, policy makers, researchers, the food and supplement industry, commodity groups, and public health departments. The NHANES website provides historic and current datasets and covers a wide range of critical topics, including dietary data, which this webinar series will focus on. NHANES uses a complex, multistage, probability sampling design which must be taken into account for analyses.  

Organized by ASN’s Committee on Advocacy Science Policy (CASP)

Nuts and Bolts of NHANES – Using National Data to Advance Nutrition Research
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET

The first webinar in the series, Nuts and Bolts of NHANES – Using National Data to Advance Nutrition Research, will describe NHANES dietary data, the general process for utilizing this data, and provide specific examples of how NHANES analyses have informed U.S. dietary guidance.

Using NHANES for Complex Diet and Health Analyses
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET

The second webinar will dig deeper into Using NHANES for Complex Diet and Health Analyses by identifying novel applications and tools for analyzing dietary data from NHANES and provide innovative case studies. This webinar will also review available resources to assist nutrition researchers in utilizing and analyzing NHANES data more fully.  

Getting Your Message Across to Congress

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

It’s vital for constituents to share their voice with elected officials regarding the importance of nutrition research and science to help shape funding and other policy decisions. This webinar will guide ASN members in effectively communicating with members of Congress and other elected officials. It will showcase ASN resources available to help members communicate nutrition research policy issues of importance and will show researchers how to use these same skills in communicating nutrition science messages to Congress, state and local elected officials and their staff. 

Organized by ASN’s Committee on Advocacy and Science Policy (CASP)

How to Maximize Your LinkedIn for Industry Career Opportunities

Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

This session hosted by the Early Career Nutrition Interest Group (ECN) is geared towards graduate students and post-docs who have interest in pursuing non-academic careers, such as the industry path. Two speakers will educate prospective industry applicants on how to utilize LinkedIn successfully.

Project Management: Tips and Tricks for Managing Projects Beyond Graduate School and Refining Your Skills

Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM ET

This engaging session hosted by the Student Interest Group (SIG) is tailored for nutrition graduate students looking to elevate their project management capabilities for success in any career path within the nutrition field. Expert speakers will provide insights on practical strategies for goal setting, task delegation, effective communication, and leveraging project management tools.

Transforming Food Systems: What Needs to Be Done?

Monday, April 1, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

The United Nations Food System Summit has called for a radical transformation of food systems in order to achieve many of the Sustainable Development Goals. Join ASN’s CHAIN RIS for a conversation on all aspects of food systems -environment, nutrition/health, economic, social and cultural.

Demystifying How to Talk Science to the Media

Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

ASN’s Early Career Nutrition (ECN) Interest Group invites you to this webinar which will provide attendees with an introduction on how to speak to the media about nutritional science.

Phytochemicals as Senolytic Agents Targeting Diseases/Conditions Through Cellular Senescence

Monday, February 12, 2024 | 4:00 – 5:15 PM ET

ASN’s Dietary Bioactive Components (DBC) GEM invites you to this webinar which will highlight Dr. Jim Kirkland’s research that focuses on utilizing senolytic agents to target cellular senescent pathways of diseases/conditions.

Funding for Early Career Nutrition Researchers
Friday, December 1, 2023 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM ET

Join us for a webinar organized by ASN’s Early Career Nutrition (ECN) Interest Group to explore funding resources for early-stage nutrition researchers. Panelists from the National Institutes of Health, National Dairy Council, and American Heart Association will discuss current research priorities and specific funding opportunities for early-stage investigators. Time will be available to answer your questions. A must attend event for early career investigators and graduate students!

Sponsored Webinar: Oral Health and Nutrition: Imperative for Healthy People 2030 and US Dietary Guidelines
Sponsored by Mars Wrigley and the Oral Health Alliance
Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines (DGA) identified dental caries as a major diet-related chronic disease of public health concern. The Healthy People 2030 Objectives highlighted the importance of preventive oral health practices across the life span. Almost half of children have treated or untreated dental caries and 13 percent have untreated dental caries. In seniors, 68 percent have gum disease and 19 percent untreated tooth decay. Poor oral health can lead to systemic chronic diseases and impede chewing of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other nutrient-rich foods. Several factors, including lack of insurance and economic inequities, can limit access to dental services, which raises the value of preventive oral health practices. Session attendees will gain an understanding of factors linking poor oral health to insufficient diets and chronic disease and will learn the importance of preventive oral health practices ─ brush, floss, chew, drink fluoridated water, and limit calories from added sugars ─ beginning in pregnancy and continuing through childhood, adulthood, and aging, for long-term health.

Fueling Your Research: Strategies for Securing Funding in Nutrition as a Trainee
Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

ASN’s Student Interest Group (SIG) invites you to view the recording of an interactive webinar to gain perspective on funding opportunities during graduate school and for recent graduates pursuing careers in research. This webinar will explore topics related to successful predoctoral and postdoctoral funding applications, avenues for funding, and perspectives from awardees on how external funding has improved their professional trajectories, whether that be towards a career in academia, government, or industry.

Progress Made One Year After the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET

With the one-year anniversary of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health approaching on September 28th, this webinar will reflect on progress to date towards achieving the goals of the conference, to end hunger and increase healthy eating by 2030 so that fewer Americans have diet-related diseases. The webinar will focus on Pillar 5 of the conference: Nutrition and Food Security Research, in particular. Since the conference, companies and organizations in the private and public sectors have made public commitments to reduce hunger and diet-related diseases in many different ways, and federal agencies have responded with commitments, revised policies, and funding opportunities of their own. Speakers will explore research advances made in the nutrition and food security space since the conference, as well as open funding opportunities to help support further research in this important area.

NUTRITION 2023
Saturday, July 22, 2023 – Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Learn more about ASN’s annual flagship meeting, NUTRITION 2023, which was held in Boston, MA.

*CME AVAILABLE for select recordings

Almond Intake and Blood Sugar Control
Sponsored by the Almond Board of California
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

Learn about emerging research on the effects of almond consumption on short and longer-term glycemia. 

*CPE AVAILABLE (This webinar is approved for 1.0 CPEU from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The provider of CPE credit is the Almond Board of California.)

ECN Professional Development Webinar: Beyond Academia
Sponsored by National Dairy Council
Friday, May 19, 2023 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

Join an expert panel of six early career nutrition researchers who hold careers outside of academia for this interactive, fireside chat webinar. Two representatives from three career options beyond academia (government, NGO/Health Associations, and industry) will take part in the panel. Speakers will briefly introduce their career path, share their motivations for a career outside of academia, and give advice on how to secure a career in their chosen career sector. This 60-minute panel will include three 15-minute sections devoted to each sector, during which the two representatives will give an informal 5-minute presentation, followed by 5 minutes of sector focused questions and answers between attendees and panelists. The final portion of the webinar will be a 5-minute open forum between the attendees and panelists. This is meant to be a highly interactive session, so questions for panelists can be anonymously submitted to organizers prior to the webinar or to the moderator during the webinar.   

Important Food Sources of Fructose-containing Sugars and Adiposity: Findings from a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Controlled Feeding Trials 
Monday, May 8, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET

The April issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition features a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis that illustrate the need for nuance in public health guidance related to sugar consumption.

Evolving evidence has indicated that the effect of fructose-containing sugars on adiposity may vary among food sources. For example, research has consistently shown that consuming sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) at excess calorie levels leads to increased body weight and elevated obesity risk. Yet, evidence is unclear about the potential impact on adiposity related to the consumption of other food sources of fructose-containing sugars such as fruit, which are associated with numerous health-promoting benefits. To help inform evidence-based public health recommendations, the American Society for Nutrition commissioned this systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials to better understand the effect of different food sources of fructose-containing sugars at various levels of energy control on body weight and other measures of adiposity, using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.

Emerging Science on Almonds: Gut, Brain and Skin Health
Sponsored by the Almond Board of California
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

Learn about emerging research on the link between diet, gut, brain and skin health and how eating almonds may support a healthy microbiome.

Presented by leading nutrition scientist Dr. Zhaoping Li, MD, PhD

*CPE AVAILABLE (This webinar is approved for 1.0 CPEU from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The provider of CPE credit is the Almond Board of California.)

Mangos: The World Loves Them – Should Americans Follow? Unpacking the Science and Exploring Opportunities for New Discoveries
Sponsored by the Mango Board of America
Thursday, March 23, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET

In this sponsored presentation, Britt Burton-Freeman, PhD summarizes the available literature assessing the health promoting potential of the edible mango flesh, focusing specifically on cardiometabolic pathways and sharing insights on mangos and brain, skin and intestinal health.

Additionally, Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS discusses the global use of mangos, explore their culinary medicine application, and share ideas for increasing mango familiarity and usage among Americans with an emphasis on their relevance to cultural dietary patterns.

Almonds: Food for Fitness
Sponsored by the Almond Board of California
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Learn from David Nieman, DrPH, FACSM, leading exercise science expert, as he presents his new research suggesting that almond consumption may promote muscle recovery and reduce fatigue after exercise.

*CPE AVAILABLE (This webinar is approved for 1.0 CPEU from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The provider of CPE credit is the Almond Board of California.)

ECN Professional Development Webinar: Promotion in Academia
Sponsored by National Dairy Council
Friday, February 3, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET

This webinar, hosted by ASN’s Early Career Nutrition (ECN) Interest Group, describes strategies that nutrition professionals can take in order to get promoted in their position. This talk focuses on teaching, research, and early to mid-career transitions. Speakers from various sectors will outline their personal experiences and share what worked and did not work for them. Speakers emphasize some barriers they faced and how to overcome or avoid them.

Food for the Brain: Bridging the Nutrition and Neurology Scientific Communities
Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 1:00 PM – 5:15 PM ET

Supported by an educational grant from Reckitt

The effects of nutrition on the brain/nervous system across the lifespan from early development to healthy aging will be explored in this upcoming Deep Dive. The event will target multidisciplinary scientists whose work impacts the fields of nutrition, development, aging, and neuroscience.

This recording is included in ASN’s ‘Food for the Brain’ Collection.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES): Opportunities for Revitalization
Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET

There is growing concern that the increasing challenges faced by NHANES are impairing the utility and reliability of the data provided by this survey. NHANES data are a critical component of the nation’s health infrastructure and serve as an important resource for health professionals, policy makers, researchers, the food and supplement industry, commodity groups, and public health departments.

While NHANES staff have worked diligently and hard to carry out the survey with commendable results, factors such as decreasing response rates, small sample size, increasing costs, and the lack of funds for innovation and the study of new methodologies have placed NHANES in a precarious position. Further, the current need for timely granular and sub-group specific data to address disparities greatly increases the pressure on NHANES. This webinar outlines the nature of the challenges now experienced by NHANES and then focus on considerations for solutions including a stepwise approach to revitalizing the survey. The webinar is intended to help inform the ASN interest in supporting activities important to the nutrition, food, and health community. This webinar will not focus on the specifics of the upcoming 2024 NHANES survey for which the NHANES staff anticipate offering a webinar to update ASN members in late 2022.

Laboratory Management and Statistical Analysis Plans for Clinical Nutrition Studies
Tuesday, July 14, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Human nutrition randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have unique considerations and conducting them with the highest scientific rigor is essential to the development of evidence-based dietary guidance for promoting optimal health and advancing health care. Diet-related interventions can include diet and/or behavioral manipulation, provision of foods or entire meals, or delivery of dietary components in individual food items or supplements.

Join an esteemed faculty for a training on the design and conduct of human nutrition RCTs, documentation and reporting of all aspects of clinical trial management, and data analysis and reporting of results. Course content is based on a series of articles published in Advances in Nutrition.

The recording for this event is included in ASN’s ‘Best Practices of Human Nutrition RCTs’ Collection. 

Designing and Conducting Human Nutrition RCTs
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Human nutrition randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have unique considerations and conducting them with the highest scientific rigor is essential to the development of evidence-based dietary guidance for promoting optimal health and advancing health care. Diet-related interventions can include diet and/or behavioral manipulation, provision of foods or entire meals, or delivery of dietary components in individual food items or supplements.

Join an esteemed faculty for a training on the design and conduct of human nutrition RCTs, documentation and reporting of all aspects of clinical trial management, and data analysis and reporting of results. Course content is based on a series of articles published in Advances in Nutrition.

The recording for this event is included in ASN’s ‘Best Practices of Human Nutrition RCTs’ Collection. 

Additional Past Webinars

The following webinars and virtual events showcase the diverse activities organized for ASN members and the nutrition community. Recordings of these activities are not available. 

To learn more about ASN’s recorded activities, visit DiscoverNUTRITION, ASN’s online learning platform.  

For information about upcoming events, see the Upcoming Webinars and Events section above.