American Society for Nutrition

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.{{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}}

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).{{Cite web |title=ASN History & Archives |url=https://nutrition.org/about-asn/asn-history/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=American Society for Nutrition |language=en-US}}

As of 2024, ASN has a membership of more than 8,000.{{Cite web |title=Membership |url=https://nutrition.org/our-members/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=American Society for Nutrition |language=en-US}} 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.

In October 2010, the American College of Nutrition and American Society for Nutrition proposed to merge.^[2]{{Update inline|date=August 2018}}

The ASN administered the "Smart Choices" food labelling program,{{Cite news| issn = 0458-3035| last = MacVean| first = Mary| title = 'Smart Choice' food label: a sign of nutrition or marketing?| work = Los Angeles Times| date = 2009-09-29}} which was suspended in 2009 after criticism.{{Cite news| issn = 0362-4331| last = Neuman| first = William| title = 'Smart Choices' Food Labeling Loses Support| work = The New York Times| accessdate = 2018-08-24| date = 2009-10-23| url = https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/24/business/24food.html}}

ASN owns four academic journals, and occasionally uses them to self-publish content independent of the journal's editorial review process. Some of the journals' editorial staff accept funding from food industry organizations. As of 2018, the ASN-run journals are printed by the Oxford University Press.{{cite web |title=American Society for Nutrition Journals {{!}} Oxford Academic |url=https://academic.oup.com/asn |website=OUP Academic |language=en}}

In 2017 the ASN launched Current Developments in Nutrition as an open-access journal aiming for rapid publication and a broader range of topics than the ASN's other journals.{{cite web |title=About the journal |url=https://academic.oup.com/cdn/pages/About |website=Current Developments in Nutrition |accessdate=6 December 2019 |language=en}} It publishes sponsored supplements, but these are reviewed by the journal.{{cite web |title=CDN Supplements |url=https://nutrition.org/publications/cdn-supplements/ |website=American Society for Nutrition |date=9 February 2018}}

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{{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}}

ASN uses the term "Sustaining Partners" for corporate sponsors donating over $10,000 per year. According to their website:

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.{{cite web | url=http://www.nutrition.org/our-members/corporate-members/ | title=Corporate Members | publisher=The American Society for Nutrition | accessdate=28 September 2015}}

The American Society for Nutrition's sustaining partners, as listed on its website as of March 2018, are:{{Cite web|url=https://nutrition.org/our-members/sustaining-partners/|title=Sustaining Partners}}

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,apparently this DuPont, miscapitalized on the website: http://www.dupont.com/corporate-functions/our-company/businesses/nutrition-and-health.html

the Egg Nutrition Center of the American Egg Board,{{cite web |url=https://eggnutritioncenter.org/about/ |title=About - Egg Nutrition Center |website=eggnutritioncenter.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126184058/http://eggnutritioncenter.org/about/ |archive-date=2016-01-26}}

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,{{Cite web|url=https://www.mccormickscienceinstitute.com/|title=McCormick Science Institute|first=McCormick Science|last=Institute|website=McCormick Science Institute}}

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.

The ASN has conflicting interests in taking funding from food industry marketing groups while providing unbiased information on nutrition; these conflicting interests have caused criticism and concerns of bias.{{Cite web| last = O’Connor| first = Anahad| title = Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Shift Blame for Obesity Away From Bad Diets| work = Well| accessdate = 2018-03-24| date = 2015-08-09| url = https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/coca-cola-funds-scientists-who-shift-blame-for-obesity-away-from-bad-diets/}}{{Cite journal| doi = 10.1016/j.nutres.2016.10.006| pmid = 27955723| issn = 0271-5317| volume = 36| issue = 11| pages = 1183–1192| last1 = Rucker| first1 = Robert B.| last2 = Rucker| first2 = Michael R.| title = Nutrition: ethical issues and challenges| journal = Nutrition Research|date=November 2016| doi-access = free}} ASN actions have also been criticized for being better-aligned with the nutritional advice of sponsors than the advice of the World Health Organization and other public health, public interest, and government organizations.{{Cite web| last = Bellatti| first = Andy| title = OPINION: Industry-funded nutrition groups shouldn't dictate health policy| accessdate = 2018-03-31| date = 2015-06-24| url = http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2015/6/industry-funded-nutrition-groups-shouldnt-dictate-health-policy.html}}{{Cite web| last1 = Mustain| first1 = Patrick| title = Science for Sale: Big Food's Influence on Top Nutrition Research Org| work = Scientific American Blog Network| date = June 15, 2015 |accessdate = 2018-03-31| url = https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/food-matters/science-for-sale-big-food-s-influence-on-top-nutrition-research-org/}}

Long-time member Marion Nestle has voiced concerns about what she sees as a "too-cozy relationship with food company sponsors" within the organization.{{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}} In a 2015 report, Michele Simon also voiced concerns regarding corporate involvement with the society.{{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}}{{Cite web| title = Leading U.S. Nutrition Scientists Forge Cozy Relationships With Major Food Companies and Lobbying Groups, Report Charges| work = International Business Times| accessdate = 2018-08-24| date = 2015-06-15| url = https://www.ibtimes.com/leading-us-nutrition-scientists-forge-cozy-relationships-major-food-companies-1967006}}

• National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists

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• [https://nutrition.org/ Official American Society for Nutrition website]

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