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American Society for Nutrition
Abbreviation	ASN
Merger of	American Society for Nutritional Sciences, American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Society for International Nutrition
Headquarters	Rockville, MD
CEO	John E. Courtney, PhD
Website	http://www.nutrition.org

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The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) is an American society for professional researchers and practitioners in the field of nutrition. ASN publishes three journals in the field of nutrition. It has been criticized for its financial ties to the food and beverage industry.

History

In 1928 a group of United States biochemists and physiologists grouped together to form the first scientific society focused on nutrition, the American Institute for Nutrition. The Society held its first meeting at the Cornell Medical School in 1934. The society was renamed the American Society for Nutritional Sciences in 1996.^[1]

In 2005, the American Society for Nutritional Sciences, the American Society for Clinical Nutrition (established 1961); and the Society for International Nutrition (established 1996) merged to form The American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

ASN currently (2015) has a membership of about 5,000. It is one of the constituent societies comprising the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, a non-profit organization that is the principal umbrella organization of U.S. societies in the field of biological and medical research.^[1]

In October 2010, the American College of Nutrition and American Society for Nutrition proposed to merge.^[2]

Publications

ASN publishes four academic journals. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition was first published in 1952, and had a 2016 impact factor of 6.926.^[2]

In publication since 2010, Advances in Nutrition's 2016 impact factor of 5.233 places it seventh among all journals in the nutrition and dietetics category.

ASN has published The Journal of Nutrition, since 1928.^[3] The Journal of Nutrition’s 2016 impact factor was 4.145, placing it in the top 10% of all journals indexed by Thomson Reuters.

In 2017, ASN launched a new open-access journal, Current Developments in Nutrition. Current Developments in Nutrition strives for quick peer review, accelerated dissemination, and adds many new areas of content to the portfolio offered by ASN journals.

References

^ ^a ^b "The Nutrition Society Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary". Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
^ http://www.nutrition.org/publications/the-american-journal-of-clinical-nutrition/
^ http://www.nutrition.org/publications/the-journal-of-nutrition/

External links

Official American Society for Nutrition website

[Vanderbilt_University_Medical_Center-1] "The Nutrition Society Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary". Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Retrieved 30 September 2015.

[2] ttp://www.nutrition.org/publications/the-american-journal-of-clinical-nutrition/

[3] ttp://www.nutrition.org/publications/the-journal-of-nutrition/

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-The '''American Society for Nutrition''' (ASN) is the principal United States society for professional researchers and practitioners in the field of [[nutrition]]. ASN publishes three of the leading journals in the field of nutrition. It has been criticized for its financial ties to the food and beverage industry.
+The '''American Society for Nutrition''' (ASN) is an American society for professional researchers and practitioners in the field of [[nutrition]]. ASN publishes three journals in the field of nutrition. It has been criticized for its financial ties to the food and beverage industry.
 == History ==
-In 1928 a group of United States biochemists and physiologists grouped together to form the first scientific society focused on nutrition, the American Institute for Nutrition. At the time the founders were all well known scientists engaged in writing textbooks and articles and doing research that would help to define nutrition as a newly emerging discipline.  The Society held its first meeting at the [[Cornell Medical School]] in 1934.   The society was renamed the American Society for Nutritional Sciences in 1996.<ref name="Vanderbilt University Medical Center">{{cite web | url=http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/diglib/sc_diglib/americansociety/index.html | title=The Nutrition Society Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary | publisher=Vanderbilt University Medical Center | accessdate=30 September 2015}}</ref>
+In 1928 a group of United States biochemists and physiologists grouped together to form the first scientific society focused on nutrition, the American Institute for Nutrition. The Society held its first meeting at the [[Cornell Medical School]] in 1934.   The society was renamed the American Society for Nutritional Sciences in 1996.<ref name="Vanderbilt University Medical Center">{{cite web | url=http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/diglib/sc_diglib/americansociety/index.html | title=The Nutrition Society Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary | publisher=Vanderbilt University Medical Center | accessdate=30 September 2015}}</ref>
 In 2005, the American Society for Nutritional Sciences, the American Society for Clinical Nutrition (established 1961);  and the Society for International Nutrition (established 1996) merged to form The American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
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 In October 2010, the [[American College of Nutrition]] and American Society for Nutrition proposed to merge.<sup>[[American College of Nutrition#cite note-2|[2]]]</sup>
-== Mission ==
-ASN publishes its Mission Statement on its [http://www.nutrition.org website]:
-<blockquote>Mission:  To develop and extend knowledge of nutrition of all species through fundamental, multidisciplinary, and clinical research; facilitate contact among investigators in nutrition, medicine and related fields of interest; support the dissemination and application of nutrition science to improve public health and clinical practice worldwide; promote graduate education and training of physicians in nutrition; provide reliable nutrition information to those who need it, and advocate for nutrition research and its application to development and implementation of policies and practices related to nutrition.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://nutrition.org/about-asn/mission-and-bylaws/ | title=Mission and ByLaws | publisher=The American Society for Nutrition | accessdate=17 August 2017}}</ref></blockquote>
-It is ASN's policy to encourage corporate involvement in their decision making through its "Sustaining Partner Roundtable." The roundtable Mission Statement is published at their web site:
-<blockquote> Mission: To provide visibility within ASN to matters of interest to industry by exchanging ideas and providing corporate financial support for the society's activities in education/training; scientific programs and professional outreach.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nutrition.org/our-members/corporate-members/sustaining-member-committee/ | title=Sustaining Partner Rountable | publisher=The American Society for Nutritional Sciences | accessdate=30 September 2015}}</ref></blockquote>
-== Memberships and sustaining partners ==
-=== Membership ===
-Eligibility for membership:
-*Regular Members - Any individual with a doctoral-level degree and suitable scholarly achievements, as determined by the Board of Directors
-*Associate Members - Any individual with a doctoral-level degree or relevant professional accomplishments, as determined by the Board of Directors
-*Student Members - Any individual who is a candidate for an undergraduate, graduate, or medical degree
-*Emeritus Members - Any member age 65 years or older may apply to the Board of Directors for Emeritus Membership
-*Young Professional / Postdoctoral Members - Any individual within three years of receiving a doctorate, medical degree, or other degree in nutrition or a related field is eligible<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nutrition.org/about-asn/mission-and-bylaws/#purpose | title=Mission and ByLaws | publisher=The American Society for Nutritional Sciences | accessdate=28 September 2015}}</ref>
-=== Sustaining Partners ===
-The ASN encourages "food, biosciences and biotechnology, pharmaceutical, feed and agriculture, personal and health care and nutritional products companies" partnerships with the Society. At their web site they state that "Whether your concern is playing a part in the nutrition community, advancing your product development or monitoring market risks and opportunities, ASN offers you what you need to meet your organizational goals."
-ASN uses the term "Sustaining Partners" for their corporate sponsors. According to their website:
-<blockquote>Industry companies with the highest level of commitment to the nutrition profession are recognized as '''Sustaining Partners of the American Society for Nutrition'''. Engage with ASN as a Sustaining Partner today, and benefit from a number of advantages! Recognition includes print and online exposure, annual meeting benefits, and the ability to sponsor educational opportunities, grants and other items. However, you will derive the greatest benefit by aligning your company with ASN's superlative scientific reputation.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nutrition.org/our-members/corporate-members/ | title=Corporate Members | publisher=The American Society for Nutrition | accessdate=28 September 2015}}</ref></blockquote>
-The American Society for Nutrition's sustaining partners, as listed on its website as of March 2018, are:<ref>https://nutrition.org/sustaining-partners/</ref>
-[[Abbott Nutrition]],
-[[Almond Board of California]],
-[[Bayer HealthCare]],
-[[Biofortis]] Clinical Research,
-[[California Walnut Commission]],
-[[Cargill, Inc.]],
-[[Corn Refiners Association]],
-[[Council for Responsible Nutrition]],
-[[Dairy Research Institute]],
-[[DSM Nutritional Products]] (LLC),
-[[DuPont]] Nutrition & Health<ref>apparently this DuPont, miscapitalized on the website: http://www.dupont.com/corporate-functions/our-company/businesses/nutrition-and-health.html</ref>,
-the ''Egg Nutrition Center'' of the [[American Egg Board]]<ref>https://eggnutritioncenter.org/about/</ref>,
-[[General Mills]] Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition,
-[[Herbalife]]/Herbalife Nutrition Institute,
-[[International Bottled Water Foundation]],
-[[Kellogg Company]],
-[[Kyowa Hakko]] USA Inc.,
-[[Mars Inc.]],
-[[McCormick Science Institute]]<ref>http://mccormickscienceinstitute.com/</ref>,
-[[Mondelez]] International Technical Center,
-[[Monsanto Company]],
-[[National Cattlemen's Beef Association]] (a contractor to "The Beef Checkoff"),
-[[Nestlé]] Nutrition, Medical Affairs,
-[[PepsiCo]],
-[[Pfizer, Inc.]],
-[[Pharmavite]] (LLC),
-[[Tate & Lyle]],
-[[The a2 Milk Company]],
-[[The Coca Cola Company]],
-[[The Dannon Company]] Inc.,
-[[The Sugar Association]], and
-[[Unilever]].
 == Publications ==
 {{peacock|section|date=March 2018}}
-ASN publishes four academic journals. ''[[The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition]]'' was first published in 1952. With a 2016 [[impact factor]] of 6.926, it is one of the most highly rated peer-reviewed research journals in the nutrition and dietetics category.<ref>http://www.nutrition.org/publications/the-american-journal-of-clinical-nutrition/</ref>
+ASN publishes four academic journals. ''[[The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition]]'' was first published in 1952, and had a 2016 [[impact factor]] of 6.926.<ref>http://www.nutrition.org/publications/the-american-journal-of-clinical-nutrition/</ref>
 In publication since 2010, ''[[Advances in Nutrition|Advances in Nutrition's]]'' [[Advances in Nutrition|2016]] impact factor of 5.233 places it seventh among all journals in the nutrition and dietetics category.
-ASN has published the first specific journal in the subject, ''[[The Journal of Nutrition]]'', since 1928.<ref>http://www.nutrition.org/publications/the-journal-of-nutrition/</ref> ''The Journal of Nutrition''’s 2016 impact factor was 4.145, placing it in the top 10% of all journals indexed by Thomson Reuters.
+ASN has published ''[[The Journal of Nutrition]]'', since 1928.<ref>http://www.nutrition.org/publications/the-journal-of-nutrition/</ref> ''The Journal of Nutrition''’s 2016 impact factor was 4.145, placing it in the top 10% of all journals indexed by Thomson Reuters.
 In 2017, ASN launched a new open-access journal, ''[http://cdn.nutrition.org Current Developments in Nutrition]''. ''Current Developments in Nutrition'' strives for quick peer review, accelerated dissemination, and adds many new areas of content to the portfolio offered by ASN journals.
-== Nutrition Science Public Policy ==
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-ASN serves as the authoritative voice informing Congress and the Administration of the need and value for continued support of nutrition research through [http://www.nutrition.org/public-affairs/federal-advocacy/ federal government advocacy]. On a global scale, ASN provides policymakers with information on relevant advances in nutrition science to guide policymaking and the development of legislation and regulations that are based in science. The ASN Public Policy Committee (PPC)’s mission is to develop well-informed nutrition policy decisions through objective consideration of the scientific evidence. The PPC’s function is to anticipate and respond to issues of national and international importance for ASN; to recommend to the Board of Directors potential collaborations with other organizations or coalitions as appropriate; to support testimony and the development of agreed-upon legislation as needed. The PPC identifies the legislative and/or regulatory issues most relevant to the membership and creates a focused agenda to reflect those needs each congressional cycle.
-== Meetings ==
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-[http://nutrition.org/n18/ Nutrition], ASN’s inaugural flagship meeting gathers the top scientific researchers, practitioners, global and public health professionals, policy makers and advocacy leaders, industry, media and other related professionals gather to advance nutrition science and its practical application. Nutrition offers the latest and best nutrition research, the opportunity to present research, network with peers, and touch and see the latest products and technology in the exhibit hall. Nutrition is an immersive nutrition experience offering the greatest minds in nutrition science, superior research, interactive exhibits, new technology, and boundless opportunities for networking in a welcoming environment.
-In 2014, ASN made the decision to separate from Experimental Biology in response to the rapidly growing interest in all aspects of nutrition. With input from more than 1,000 members, our Board of Directors approved the development of a new meeting that will better address the needs of our members and attendees, bring greater visibility to the field and to ASN as the authoritative global leader in nutrition through science; advance our mission, better engage current and prospective members; and generate revenue to fund strategic priorities.
-== Corporate relationship concerns ==
-Long-time  member [[Marion Nestle]] has voiced concerns about what she sees as a "too-cozy relationship with food company sponsors" within the organization.<ref name="Food Politics">{{cite web | url=http://www.foodpolitics.com/2015/06/the-food-industrys-undue-influence-on-the-american-society-for-nutrition/ | title=The food industry’s undue influence on the American Society for Nutrition | publisher=Marion Nestle | date=23 June 2015 | accessdate=26 September 2015 | author=Nestle, Marion}}</ref>
-In a 2015 report, [[Michele Simon]] also voiced concerns regarding corporate involvement with the society.<ref name="EatDrink Politics">{{cite web | url=http://www.eatdrinkpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/ASNReportFinal.pdf | title=Nutrition Scientists on the Take from Big Food | publisher=EatDrink Politics | date=September 2015 | accessdate=28 September 2015 | author=Simon, Michele}}</ref>
 ==References==