Diverse Speakers Confirmed for Second Annual IAFNS Science Symposium
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesIAFNS June 21-23 Second Annual Meeting and Science Symposium still open for online registration
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Released: 3-Jun-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Released: 31-May-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Fermented Foods Surge Meets Patchwork of Regulation, Standards
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesIAFNS-supported study reviews country frameworks for fermented foods
Released: 26-May-2022 2:05 PM EDT
IAFNS Bioactives Group Wins Mary Swartz Rose Senior Investigator Award
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesIAFNS panel on recommended intakes for bioactives recognized
Released: 20-May-2022 2:30 PM EDT
IAFNS Announces Two New Summer Fellows to Study Lipids, Recycled Resins
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesNow in its second year, IAFNS Summer Research Opportunity Fellowship Program supports the next generation of scientists.
Released: 20-Apr-2022 11:05 AM EDT
IAFNS and Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center Team Up for 3-Part Webinar Series
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesJoin scientists as they share the latest nutrition research on physical activity, gut and brain, and maternal and child diets.
Released: 20-Apr-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Food Safety in Focus: Clarifying Potential Hazards on Low-Moisture Foods
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesIAFNS supports studies on threats posed by pathogens and viruses in low-moisture fruits and nuts.
Released: 15-Apr-2022 2:05 PM EDT
New IAFNS Review on Sodium Reduction Strategies Builds on Hundreds of Studies
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesNew scoping review responds to health concerns about sodium intake by documenting effective solutions for products that are acceptable to consumers.
Released: 31-Mar-2022 1:20 PM EDT
Informing Food Labels: Tracking Emerging Food Allergy Research, Regulatory and Patient Care Trends
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesIAFNS reviews recent food allergy trends for healthcare practitioners and nutritionists.
Released: 18-Mar-2022 2:20 PM EDT
Registration Opens for Food and Nutrition Science Institute’s Annual Conference
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesLeading food safety and nutrition scientists are meeting June 21-23, 2022, at the National Press Club.
Released: 2-Mar-2022 2:40 PM EST
IAFNS Celebrates its First Year Advancing Food and Nutrition Sciences
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesCollaborative North American research institute supported 25 peer-reviewed papers, 31 webinars and earned over 140 media mentions since its launch in February 2021.
Released: 16-Feb-2022 11:25 AM EST
Collaborative Research Institute Updates Screening of Metals in Food
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesIAFNS updates tool to compare metal exposures with safety limits
Released: 1-Feb-2022 4:05 PM EST
Chemical Experts Say It Is Not Possible to Analyze For ‘Sweet Taste’
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesNew paper finds no accurate analytical method for evaluating sweetness.
Released: 24-Jan-2022 3:40 PM EST
Is Avoiding Sweet Foods a Path to Weight Loss?
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesCollaborative North American Research Institute explores the evidence by mapping studies.
Released: 18-Jan-2022 3:05 PM EST
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences is Now Accepting Applications for Summer Research Opportunity Fellowships
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesIAFNS is committed to ensuring that the opportunity to apply to this fellowship is open to a diverse pool of qualified applicants.
Released: 8-Dec-2021 11:05 AM EST
Collaborative Nutrition and Food Safety Research Institute to Host Science Innovation Showcase
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesThis exciting, virtual event will bring together university, industry, venture investment, non-profit and government experts to review, discuss, and advance innovations in the food and beverage ecosystem.
Released: 15-Nov-2021 11:05 AM EST
Collaborative North American Research Institute Features Cross-Canada Food Safety and Science Series
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesFall and winter 2021 IAFNS webinar series highlights topical research from Canadian universities on novel processing and drying, pulsed light, encapsulation and other processes.
Released: 10-Nov-2021 3:05 PM EST
Fitbits and Other Devices Measure Energy Expended Well, But Less Reliable for Tracking Energy Storage and Intake in Research
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesIAFNS-supported study finds that commercial devices do well in estimating energy outlays compared to gold-standard measures but less well on storage and intake.
Released: 13-Oct-2021 2:05 PM EDT
Evidence Links the Carotenoid Lutein with Eye Health
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesIAFNS-supported review focuses on carotenoid intake impact on a key aspect of eye health.
Released: 11-Oct-2021 11:50 AM EDT
Assessing the Risks from ‘Grease-Proofing’ Chemicals in Food Packaging Requires New Methods, Studies
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesResults from an IAFNS Symposium focused on per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals highlights new measures, lab methods and exposures to address potential health hazards from food consumption.
Released: 7-Oct-2021 1:25 PM EDT
Collaborative North American Research Institute Features Cross-Canada Food Safety and Science Series
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesFall and winter 2021 IAFNS webinar series highlights topical research from Canadian universities on polymers in sustainable packaging, antioxidants in cereal grains, and many other presentations.
Released: 6-Oct-2021 10:45 AM EDT
Have a Science-Based Food Innovation? Can We Talk?
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesIAFNS upcoming Science Innovation Showcase could feature your data-driven presentation on a new nutrition or food safety idea.
Released: 28-Sep-2021 1:35 PM EDT
Reduction of Salt in Bread Reviewed for Impact on Taste, Feasibility
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesScientists focus on nutritional and sensory quality research.
Released: 28-Sep-2021 8:35 AM EDT
Join in Building the Evidence to Support Consuming Beneficial Live Microbes in Yogurts and Other Foods
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesFood manufacturers can now enter data on the safe, live microbes in their products into a global database with an eye towards building the evidence to support a recommended amount for the diet.
Released: 27-Sep-2021 1:05 PM EDT
New Wearable Sensors, Other Tools, Advance Personalized Health
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesUnique collaboration of nutritionists, engineers, kinesiologists and other researchers review the state of the science and frame cross-disciplinary approach to advancing public health
Released: 21-Sep-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Collaborative Research Institute Kicks Off Canadian Food Safety and Science Series Featuring McGill University Scholars
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesFall and winter 2021 IAFNS webinar series highlights topical research from Canadian universities on polymers in sustainable packaging, antioxidants in cereal grains, and many other presentations.
Released: 9-Sep-2021 1:05 PM EDT
Beverage Caffeine Intakes Are Focal Point of New Research Endeavor
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesNew study of nationally representative sample aims to update understanding of beverage caffeine intakes in the U.S. population
Released: 7-Sep-2021 10:35 AM EDT
Setting the Stage for Controlling Hypertension: New Paper Outlines Study Elements Needed to Address Dietary Contributors to Risk
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesCarefully designed research is key to understanding the role of the dietary sodium-to-potassium ratio in blood pressure changes
Released: 25-Aug-2021 9:05 AM EDT
Science is Self-Correcting – But the Record is Not. An Expert Session on Building Self-Correction into the Scientific Enterprise
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesRecording of expert dialogue on preventing the need for retractions by working upstream now available.
Released: 24-Aug-2021 8:50 AM EDT
Welcome: Submissions of New Ideas on Food Safety or Nutrition Research Projects
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesIAFNS’ “Idea Portal” is open to pitches for science-focused projects from the public
Released: 10-Aug-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Research Gaps on ‘Rare’ Sugars that Show Promise as Alternative Sweeteners
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesUniquely metabolized sugars naturally present in small amounts in foods such as honey, maple syrup, and certain fruits are alternative sweeteners with potential health benefits. However, controlled trials are needed before their full benefits may be realized.
Released: 7-Jul-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Graduate Student and Post-Doc Stipends Available for Research Using a Comprehensive Fiber Database Supported by IAFNS
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesTravel, publications support available for studies leveraging fiber database.
Released: 10-Jun-2021 1:35 PM EDT
No Clear Evidence Low-Calorie Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbiome but More Studies Warranted
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesNew paper explores links among the diet, gut microbiota and health status.
Released: 26-May-2021 9:05 AM EDT
More Care Needed in Interpreting ‘Acceptable Daily Intakes’ in Low-Calorie Sweetener Research
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesReview of over 100 studies finds mostly correct usage but some slips in interpretation
Released: 25-May-2021 9:05 AM EDT
Harmonizing Glycemic Impact Measures Can Improve Food Labeling
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesInternational review finds consistencies but room to coordinate post-prandial glucose measures considered for food labeling.
Released: 24-May-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Registration Opens for Collaborative Food Safety and Nutrition Institute’s Annual Meeting
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesDynamic science meeting to address critical food safety, nutrition topics
Released: 13-May-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Join Our June 15 ‘Listening Session’ to Improve Food Safety Capacity Building: Forming a Public-Private Partnership for Data Sharing
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesData sharing for the 21st Century to protect against foodborne disease
Released: 11-May-2021 10:35 AM EDT
Leading Scientists Say Evidence Should Shape Dietary Bioactive Guidance
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesNew paper describes path for science-based dietary recommendations
Released: 11-May-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Collaborative Nutrition and Food Research Institute Welcomes New Project Ideas
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesThe Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) today is opening a free online portal for the public to submit ideas on science projects related to nutrition and food safety.
Released: 29-Apr-2021 2:40 PM EDT
Join Food and Nutrition Experts Gathering at IAFNS Annual Meeting June 16-17
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesScience symposium to address food safety and nutrition topics of current interest
Released: 25-Mar-2021 4:15 PM EDT
New Estimates of ‘Safe’ Levels of Exposure to Peanut Protein for U.S. Population
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesPaper on dose-response relationship evaluated for peanut allergy in clinical trial screening published
Released: 23-Mar-2021 10:45 AM EDT
Predicting Impact of Salt Substitute Suggests Health Gains and Movement Closer to FDA Goal
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesReplacing sodium chloride (NaCl) in food with potassium chloride (KCl) could be one tool to help the country reduce sodium intake in line with federal recommendations.
Released: 18-Mar-2021 3:50 PM EDT
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences is Now Accepting Applications for a Summer Research Opportunity Fellowships
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesRemote, part-time Fellowships available for graduate students from diverse backgrounds to learn about and contribute to ongoing food and beverage sector research projects.
Released: 26-Feb-2021 8:45 AM EST
Collaborative Research Institute Offers March 3, March 24 Webinars on Gut Microbiome
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesResearch on the relationship between the gut microbiome and diet can provide insights into diseases like depression and other health conditions.
Released: 25-Feb-2021 11:05 AM EST
Upcoming 4-Part Webinar Series to Address Aging, Nutrition and Extending the Healthspan
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesWhat are some of the critical determinants of a healthy and independent lifestyle for older adults?
Released: 10-Dec-2020 11:05 AM EST
12th Annual Vahouny Fiber Symposium Kicks Off Dec. 14-15
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesFiber in food is critical to nutrition and health. This conference for nutritionists and researchers provides an international perspective on fiber science.
Released: 19-Nov-2020 10:25 AM EST
Dec. 14-15 Vahouny Fiber Symposium Taps International Experts
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesThe 12th Annual Vahouny Fiber Symposium will cover immune system, cognitive and GI tract issues at the forefront of international food-fiber research.
Released: 13-Nov-2020 9:25 AM EST
What Can the Gut Microbiome Tell Us About Health?
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesILSI North America hosts Dr. Jaeyun Sung of the Mayo Clinic to discuss with participants the development of a gut microbiome-based health index.
Released: 10-Nov-2020 9:00 AM EST
Parties Convene for Consistent Measures of Gut, Nutrition, Health
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences
Released: 4-Nov-2020 10:05 AM EST
Science Is Self-Correcting — but the Record Is Not. Opportunities for Journals and Scientists to Improve
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesWith the heightened visibility of retracted publications during the COVID-19 pandemic there is an opportunity for dialogue on how and why papers are retracted, why this process can be challenging and ethically-fraught, and how the scientific corrections process can be improved.
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