Latest news from Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/submit-abstracts-by-oct-31-for-iafns-4th-annual-science-innovation-showcase/?sc=rsin /articles/submit-abstracts-by-oct-31-for-iafns-4th-annual-science-innovation-showcase/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:35:47 EST An exchange of science related to nutrition, innovative ingredients, products and processes across the food and beverage ecosystem. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/experts-refine-strategies-to-address-sodium-reduction-and-replacement-in-foods/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-refine-strategies-to-address-sodium-reduction-and-replacement-in-foods/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:35:23 EST New recommendations include enhancing reduction, substitution, monitoring and education efforts. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/comparing-sodium-contributions-from-store-bought-vs-restaurant-prepared-foods/?sc=rsin /articles/comparing-sodium-contributions-from-store-bought-vs-restaurant-prepared-foods/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:05:01 EST New assessment of the sodium content and consumption of grocery store foods compared with restaurant-prepared foods helps identify top contributors of sodium in U.S. diets. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/americans-are-meeting-minimum-needs-for-essential-amino-acids/?sc=rsin /articles/americans-are-meeting-minimum-needs-for-essential-amino-acids/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:05:44 EST Essential amino acid intakes in the US population exceed recommended minimum requirements, but higher intakes were not correlated with muscle benefits in older adults. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/metals-in-leafy-greens-can-be-reduced-by-better-understanding-how-they-move-in-the-soil-and-plants/?sc=rsin /articles/metals-in-leafy-greens-can-be-reduced-by-better-understanding-how-they-move-in-the-soil-and-plants/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:05:56 EST Health and nutrition factors that affect the availability of metals when ingested should also be considered. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/sustainable-food-production-practices-may-pose-food-safety-dilemmas/?sc=rsin /articles/sustainable-food-production-practices-may-pose-food-safety-dilemmas/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:05:14 EST Sustainable agriculture can benefit the environment but only when food safety and human health are taken into account. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/reviews-of-sweeteners-impact-on-body-weight-focus-on-different-studies-and-produce-different-findings/?sc=rsin /articles/reviews-of-sweeteners-impact-on-body-weight-focus-on-different-studies-and-produce-different-findings/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:30:19 EST Published reviews of the impact of low- and no-calorie sweetener consumption on body weight differ because they are based on studies that ask different questions. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/food-nutrition-research-for-the-future-focus-of-iafns-4th-annual-science-innovation-showcase/?sc=rsin /articles/food-nutrition-research-for-the-future-focus-of-iafns-4th-annual-science-innovation-showcase/?sc=rsin Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:45:25 EST This exciting, virtual event brings together university, industry, venture investment, non-profit and government experts to review, discuss and advance innovations. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/taking-protein-quality-into-consideration-when-formulating-innovative-protein-foods/?sc=rsin /articles/taking-protein-quality-into-consideration-when-formulating-innovative-protein-foods/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:05:31 EST New protein digestibility methods could encourage more frequent labeling of protein adjusted for quality and reduce the use of test animals. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/ensuring-research-tools-measure-brain-benefits-from-nutrition-that-consumers-actually-seek/?sc=rsin /articles/ensuring-research-tools-measure-brain-benefits-from-nutrition-that-consumers-actually-seek/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:05:58 EST Advances will aid research designs that reflect potential day-to-day benefits of nutrition, including attention, memory, anxiety and other benefits. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/register-for-food-and-nutrition-institute-s-fourth-annual-conference-on-science-regulation/?sc=rsin /articles/register-for-food-and-nutrition-institute-s-fourth-annual-conference-on-science-regulation/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 May 2024 10:05:07 EST Event at National Press Club features nutrition, food safety scientists and leaders addressing major issues with a research and regulatory lens. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/new-study-seeks-to-integrate-data-from-multiple-u-s-and-european-studies-to-improve-nutritional-guidance-for-cognitive-health/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-seeks-to-integrate-data-from-multiple-u-s-and-european-studies-to-improve-nutritional-guidance-for-cognitive-health/?sc=rsin Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:31 EST By merging the findings of several diet-brain studies, researchers hope to better understand the association between dietary intake and cognitive decline or impairment. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/register-today-for-food-and-nutrition-institute-s-fourth-annual-conference-on-science-regulation/?sc=rsin /articles/register-today-for-food-and-nutrition-institute-s-fourth-annual-conference-on-science-regulation/?sc=rsin Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:05:09 EST Registration is open for what promises to be an exciting scientific program with important technical updates for those curious about science in the food and beverage sector. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/life-in-the-age-of-plastics-prevalence-and-risks-of-nano-and-microplastics-in-food-beverage-containers/?sc=rsin /articles/life-in-the-age-of-plastics-prevalence-and-risks-of-nano-and-microplastics-in-food-beverage-containers/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:45:57 EST 'Nano- and Microplastics from Food Contact Containers: Unveiling the Known and the Unknown' is the title of a free webinar coming up April 3. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/restricting-carbohydrates-linked-with-cardiometabolic-indicators-but-not-mortality/?sc=rsin /articles/restricting-carbohydrates-linked-with-cardiometabolic-indicators-but-not-mortality/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:05:55 EST New study finds that getting less than 45% of total energy from carbohydrates is not associated with elevated mortality risk compared with groups that consume more carbohydrates. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/added-dietary-fiber-s-health-effects-in-children-warrants-closer-look/?sc=rsin /articles/added-dietary-fiber-s-health-effects-in-children-warrants-closer-look/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:50:23 EST There is enough evidence to evaluate several health benefits in children associated with adding isolated and synthesized fibers to food. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/the-institute-for-the-advancement-of-food-nutrition-sciences-is-now-accepting-applications-for-summer-research-opportunity-fellowships/?sc=rsin /articles/the-institute-for-the-advancement-of-food-nutrition-sciences-is-now-accepting-applications-for-summer-research-opportunity-fellowships/?sc=rsin Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:15:24 EST Part-time, summer opportunity for graduate students to directly participate in advancing food safety or nutritional sciences. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/iafns-looks-ahead-at-third-anniversary-to-more-actionable-science-data-sharing/?sc=rsin /articles/iafns-looks-ahead-at-third-anniversary-to-more-actionable-science-data-sharing/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:25:02 EST IAFNS enters its fourth year as a science-focused nonprofit uniquely positioned to mobilize government, industry and academia to drive, fund and lead actionable research. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/study-of-unintentional-contaminants-in-food-packaging-urges-scrutiny/?sc=rsin /articles/study-of-unintentional-contaminants-in-food-packaging-urges-scrutiny/?sc=rsin Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:05:43 EST Researchers detect hydrocarbons, PAHs and other chemicals in recycled plastics, raising concerns about detecting and evaluating risks in plastic packaging. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/review-shows-promise-of-live-dietary-microbes-in-supporting-health/?sc=rsin /articles/review-shows-promise-of-live-dietary-microbes-in-supporting-health/?sc=rsin Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:05:07 EST A review of hundreds of experiments focused on health impacts lays the groundwork for future research in cancer prevention, weight management and other areas. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences