American Society for Nutrition

11/06/2025

Now Accepting Nominations! ASN is pleased to invite nominations and self-nominations for the Excellence in Nutrition Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition (FASN) program.

Now in its second year, this distinguished recognition honors ASN members who are in the prime of their careers and have demonstrated sustained contributions and leadership in advancing the field of nutrition through research and/or its translation.

Ideal candidates:
• ASN Scientist, Clinician, or Professional members for 5 + years
• 10 + years post-terminal degree
• Demonstrated leadership within ASN

Learn more and submit a nomination by December 1: https://nutrition.org/foundation/awards/excellence-in-nutrition-fellow-of-the-american-society-for-nutrition-fasn/

Established in 2025

11/05/2025

Upcoming Webinar: The Sweet Science of Mānuka Honey
Sponsored by UMF™ Mānuka Honey Association of New Zealand
Tuesday, November 18 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM ET
Free to attend!

Join experts Megan Grainger, PhD and Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN to explore 40 years of science behind New Zealand’s mānuka honey, a natural product celebrated for wound care, immune function, digestive health, and more. With more than 2,000 components, including bioactive compounds, it is one of the most complex honey commercially available.

Reserve your spot now: discover.nutrition.org/content/sponsored-webinar-sweet-science-manuka-honey

11/04/2025

The Call for Abstracts is OPEN!

The American Society for Nutrition invites you to share your research at NUTRITION 2026, taking place July 25–28, 2026 in National Harbor, MD, just outside Washington, DC.

Why submit?
✅ Share your research with the greatest minds in nutrition science
✅ Meet new collaborators and funders
✅ Publish your work in an ASN Journal
✅ Network with peers in academia, industry, and government

We welcome abstracts featuring:
💡 New research and/or secondary analysis of data
💡 Newly established or characterized methods, or evaluations of existing methods
💡 Descriptions of proposed studies, or recruitment and process results of newly started studies
💡 A clinical vignette or case report is a means of disseminating new knowledge gained from clinical practice

Abstract Submission Deadline: March 9, 2026

PLUS - ASN Members save on submission fees!
Start your submission and learn more: nutrition.org/meeting/present-your-science

11/04/2025

ASN joined 16 other organizations in calling on Congress to work quickly and collaboratively to resolve the current funding impasse which threatens the health and stability of millions of the most vulnerable among us, including women and children, older adults and those with disabilities, and restore access to vital programs such as WIC and SNAP that protect the health and well-being of our communities.

As stated in the letter, “Ensuring that WIC and SNAP continue to serve families without interruption will help preserve public trust and safeguard health outcomes nationwide.”

Read the full letter:

10/31/2025

Last week, department heads from nutrition and food science programs across the country gathered at NC State for the Joint Meeting of the Academic Nutrition Departments & Programs (ANDP) and the Council of Food Science Administrators (CFSA).

The agenda sparked thoughtful discussion on some of today’s most pressing issues in academia and research, including:
• H-1B visa policy changes
• Student use of AI
• Faculty applications of AI
• Recruitment & hiring amid budget constraints
• Alternative research funding

Nutrition department heads are invited to join ANDP to take part in future discussions and idea exchanges shaping the future of food and nutrition education and research. Learn more at: https://nutrition.org/andp/

10/22/2025

**UPDATE: This webinar has been rescheduled for January 15, 2026. Thank you for your interest in this webinar!**

Long COVID affects millions, with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and breathlessness lasting months post-infection. About 15% still experience symptoms a year later, driving urgent demand for effective treatments.

Niagen Bioscience co-funded a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate NR (nicotinamide riboside) supplementation’s impact on NAD+ levels and long COVID symptoms.

Join us for "At the Crossroads of NAD+ and Long COVID - Emerging Data on Nutrition Interventions," a webinar sponsored by Niagen Bioscience, Inc.

Register at: discover.nutrition.org/content/sponsored-webinar-crossroads-nad-and-long-covid-emerging-data-nutrition-interventions

Can't attend live? Register to receive the recording after the session.

10/03/2025

ASN seeks 2026 Science Policy Fellowship applications! This one-year fellowship offers advanced graduate students, postdocs, early career professionals, and medical trainees a unique opportunity to:

*Expand their perspective on public policy issues in nutrition and health
*Build skills to become effective advocates for nutrition research and policy
*Participate in a Capitol Hill Day or other advocacy activities

Applications are due Friday, December 19, 2025.

Apply now and take the next step in your career in nutrition science and policy: https://nutrition.org/public-affairs/asn-science-policy-fellowship/

10/01/2025

The U.S. federal government has shut down after Congress failed to reach an FY 2026 funding deal. Federal nutrition research is paused, stalling efforts to improve health and prevent chronic disease. ASN urges Congress to act quickly: end the shutdown and complete the FY 2026 appropriations so research can move forward without harmful interruptions.

09/29/2025

Show your heart some love this World Heart Day and use the to make heart-healthy food choices and choose foods lower in sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar. Pile on the veggies, choose whole grains, and make every bite a step towards a healthier heart.

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09/25/2025

ASN President, Dr. Naïma Moustaïd-Moussa, Vice President Elect, Dr. Heather Eicher-Miller, and Chief Science Policy Officer, Sarah Ohlhorst, at the National Institutes of Health today to meet with NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to discuss nutrition priorities.

09/19/2025

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