Latest news from Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/the-institute-for-the-advancement-of-food-nutrition-sciences-is-now-accepting-applications-for-summer-research-opportunity-fellowships2/?sc=rsin /articles/the-institute-for-the-advancement-of-food-nutrition-sciences-is-now-accepting-applications-for-summer-research-opportunity-fellowships2/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:40:02 EST Part-time, summer opportunity for graduate students to provide science translation experience across formats and sectors. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/the-institute-for-the-advancement-of-food-nutrition-sciences-hits-its-four-year-milestone/?sc=rsin /articles/the-institute-for-the-advancement-of-food-nutrition-sciences-hits-its-four-year-milestone/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:20:40 EST IAFNS has been advancing food and nutrition sciences as an independent organization for four years. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/progress-on-the-health-effects-of-protein-hinges-on-a-lifespan-focus/?sc=rsin /articles/progress-on-the-health-effects-of-protein-hinges-on-a-lifespan-focus/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:00:06 EST In addition to muscle health, cardiometabolic health, frailty, bone growth and maintenance, and weight management are important outcomes to consider. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/iafns-to-host-march-4-webinar-on-caffeine-and-beverage-intakes/?sc=rsin /articles/iafns-to-host-march-4-webinar-on-caffeine-and-beverage-intakes/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:15:42 EST Free webinar features experts on caffeine beverage research, guidance and behavior. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/feb-14-is-deadline-for-self-nominations-for-iafns-emerging-leaders-award/?sc=rsin /articles/feb-14-is-deadline-for-self-nominations-for-iafns-emerging-leaders-award/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:30:32 EST Awards given for early career promise in food safety and nutrition research and leadership. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/education-interventions-can-improve-confidence-in-safety-of-low-and-no-calorie-sweeteners/?sc=rsin /articles/education-interventions-can-improve-confidence-in-safety-of-low-and-no-calorie-sweeteners/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:15:37 EST The perceptions of the safety of sweeteners vary, but education can improve confidence in safety and provide recommendations for use. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/coffee-up-tea-down-as-beverage-mix-evolves-in-new-us-caffeine-survey/?sc=rsin /articles/coffee-up-tea-down-as-beverage-mix-evolves-in-new-us-caffeine-survey/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:05:13 EST New mix of beverages informs survey of caffeine intakes from drinks compared to similar study from a decade ago. 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Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/last-chance-to-register-for-dec-10-12-iafns-science-innovation-showcase/?sc=rsin /articles/last-chance-to-register-for-dec-10-12-iafns-science-innovation-showcase/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:00:34 EST Join us in the afternoons for this virtual, science-focused meeting on food research. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /articles/register-today-for-iafns-fourth-annual-dec-10-12-science-innovation-showcase/?sc=rsin /articles/register-today-for-iafns-fourth-annual-dec-10-12-science-innovation-showcase/?sc=rsin Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:35:07 EST Everyone is invited to participate in this exchange of science related to nutrition, innovative ingredients, products and processes in the food and beverage ecosystem. Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences /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