American Society for Nutrition 🍏🔬🌎
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ASN advances the science, education and practice of nutrition through knowledge, engagement and impact. ASN's annual meeting, #Nutrition2025, is headed to Orlando, FL, May 31 – June 3. Learn more and get involved with ASN today: https://nutrition.org/
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ASN urges Congress to act quickly: end the shutdown and complete the FY 2026 appropriations process. A shutdown halts federal funding, stalling critical nutrition research that helps Americans live healthier lives. #NutritionResearch
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ASN members receive the Policy Bulletin twice a month with the latest Congressional updates, funding opportunities, and more, keeping you informed on key policy developments impacting the field. Learn more about this and other resources at nutrition.org/public-affai...
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ASN continues to serve as the authoritative voice for nutrition, informing Congress and the Administration on the value of sustained investment in nutrition research. Learn more about these efforts at nutrition.org/public-affai...
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Key priorities discussed:
✅ Nutrition for Precision Health
✅ Nutrition Regulatory Science Program (w/ FDA)
✅ Ultra-Processed Foods & Health Outcomes
✅ Nutrition education in medical schools
✅ Food is Medicine initiatives

“Nutrition is the center of the MAHA movement,” emphasized Dr. Bhattacharya.
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ASN leaders met last week with NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Acting NIH Deputy Director for Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives Dr. Nicole Kleinstreuer, and Office of Nutrition Research Director Dr. Andrew Bremer.
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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.
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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.
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USDA will end its annual Household Food Security Reports after the 2024 release, closing 30 years of data on U.S. food insecurity. ASN wants to hear from members: how have you used this data, and how will its termination affect your research? www.usda.gov/about-usda/n...
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Celebrating #PeerReviewWeek! Tune into "Best Practices for Getting Your Manuscript Published & Improving Research Discoverability," presented at #Nutrition2025.

#AdvNutr EIC Steven Abrams addresses AI use by peer reviewers.

Watch for free: discover.nutrition.org/content/best...
Best Practices for Getting Your Manuscript Published & Improving the Discoverability of Your Research (2025) | ASN DiscoverNUTRITION
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Join ASN’s Science Policy Fellows advocating for NIH support in the 13th Annual #RallyMedRes from anywhere in the US by participating in the National Day of Action at Rallyformedicalresearch.org #FundNIH
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ASN Science Policy Fellows joined advocates on Capitol Hill to emphasize the importance of investing in NIH.

Join them from anywhere in the U.S. by contacting your members of Congress tomorrow, Sep. 18 for #RallyMedRes!

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#FundNIH
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⤵️ Happening later this week!

Still time to register and join us on Thursday for "Setting the Stage for Determining Dietary Reference Intakes for Macronutrients: Update from the Joint Federal U.S.-Canada DRI Working Group" discover.nutrition.org/content/sett...
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Congratulations to all of the honorees recognized at this year’s #IUNS2025 awards ceremony for their remarkable contributions to nutrition science! We are especially proud to celebrate the achievements of ASN Members who were honored. Your leadership continues to inspire.
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A historic moment! Today marks the launch of the Federation of Pan-American Nutrition Societies, uniting efforts across the Americas to advance nutrition science, practice, and education.

In Paris for #IUNS2025? Don't forget to stop by the ASN Booth.
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The 30-day public comment period is open through August 31. ASN members are encouraged to share their input and concerns as well: www.usda.gov/about-usda/n...
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ASN has grave concerns that the ability of USDA to continue many functions without interruption will be challenged throughout reorganization. More funds are desperately needed for USDA’s nutrition programs, research, & career development/training, not for relocation expenses.