Recent News & Resources

ASN Health and Nutrition Policy Newsletter

ASN is committed to keeping members informed of timely updates on relevant congressional and regulatory activities impacting nutrition research, as well as directing members to research opportunities and facilitating the nomination of qualified ASN members to serve on federal advisory committees.

Our Health and Nutrition Policy Newsletter is distributed via email to all ASN members twice a month. Policy information is also communicated via ASN’s Nutrition Notes e-newsletter.

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Resources

ASN offers a wealth of resources to help members become advocates for nutrition research, in addition to sharing the Society’s formal communications to Congress and various federal agencies to serve as talking points for members. Regular advocacy updates are communicated via the Society’s Health and Nutrition Policy Newsletter, distributed semi-monthly to members.

Advocacy Tips and Primers

Quick Guide to Meeting with Your Legislator
The Legislative Process

FASEB Resources

The Legislative Action Center can help you quickly locate your Member of Congress and also learn more about his or her voting record on biomedical research-related issues.

Become an Advocate contains everything you need to plan and conduct a congressional visit: including templates for meeting requests and follow-up letters; printable, state-specific “leave behind” materials and customizable talking points on biomedical research.

NIH State and District Funding Information Fact Sheets

U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Senate

THOMAS (Library of Congress)

Federal Register

grants.gov

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Nutrition Research Coordination

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

MyPlate

ASN Advocacy Workshop

Held during the 2011 ASN Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting, this workshop provided for ASN members interested in conducting nutrition research advocacy featured up-to-date information on the current policy environment and best practices for outreach to policy makers from a panel of previous and current congressional staffers.  See the presentation from FASEB’s legislative team for more information.

ASN Fact Sheets, Statements Position Papers, and Vignettes

Educational Materials

ASN, through its membership in The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, created pamphlets to assist individuals affected by excess weight who are experiencing joint pain.

Can My Weight Make My Joint Pain Worse?

Weight Gain and Joint Pain

Dietary Guidelines Alliance It’s All About You Toolkit