IAFNS - Advancing Food and Nutrition Sciences

Apply Today! IAFNS is looking for highly motivated graduate students for a paid, part-time Summer Opportunity Research Fellowship that provides the opportunity to directly participate in advancing food safety or nutritional sciences. As the fellowship is a means to expand experiences while not adversely impacting progress towards completion of a Master’s or Doctoral degree, this opportunity is intentionally a part-time offering. This fellowship may run between 8 weeks and 12 weeks and may occur anytime between May 1 and September 30. The application deadline is March 31. https://lnkd.in/eZ4wTFWZ

Apply today! RFP now open on Sodium, Potassium, and Cardiovascular Risk The IAFNS Sodium in Foods & Health Implications Committee is pleased to announce it is accepting applications to address the question of whether modest reductions in sodium intake coupled with increases in potassium may achieve the public health goals of reduced hypertension and cardiovascular (CVD) risk - more successfully than sodium reduction alone. There is a well-established link between excess sodium intake, elevations in blood pressure and increased risk for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. There is also a substantial body of evidence that shows an inverse association between potassium intake and blood pressure, a key marker for cardiovascular health outcomes. Does this interest you? If so, apply today! https://lnkd.in/gbCnzeh

What is ‘Brain Fog’, and How is it Measured? The term and symptoms associated with ‘brain fog’ have been elevated in the research, healthcare, and consumer spheres since the COVID-19 pandemic in part due to long-COVID effects. It has also been highlighted in women’s health as a way to describe menopause-related cognitive changes. Consumers likewise reach for nutrition solutions to impact the experience of ‘brain fog.’ At the same time, there is no generally accepted definition or way to measure this outcome, although the term is used in research applying various cognitive performance evaluation metrics. In this dialogue, the IAFNS Cognitive Health Committee will engage with experts to understand how ‘brain fog’ is operationalized in research, what we know about the underlying physiology and neurology, and discuss whether it is of value to advance consensus on this term. The panel includes:? Gitendra Uswatte (University of Alabama at Birmingham), Kristine Lokken (University of Alabama at Birmingham), and Jane Ogden (University of Surrey)

IAFNS Networking Event - Coffee Chat on Scientific Careers - March 13, 2025, 1030 am - Noon Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ex-kW9CX The career landscape in science and research is changing rapidly and dramatically. To help you navigate these changes, IAFNS is hosting a free, informal coffee chat to discuss future directions of research, share experiences and best retooling practices for careers in research, and explore options with science-based policy and discovery in the ag, food/beverage industry, advocacy and non-profit sectors. ?? This event is open to all regardless of current or prior affiliation with IAFNS. ?? Registration is required. ?? This event will be capped at ~75. At this event, you will: * Gain insights and learn about tools to assist with career changes. * Have the opportunity to connect with colleagues from public, private, and non-profit sectors. * Meet professionals across the agriculture, nutrition and food safety space from government, industry and academia. About IAFNS:?The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences is a non-profit organization that catalyzes science in support of public health.?Our work enables positive change across the entire food and beverage ecosystem. Please note: IAFNS is not currently hiring full-time staff. Location: IAFNS Offices, 740 15th NW, Washington DC 20005

Consumer Perspectives on Carbohydrate Quality This presentation explores findings from consumer focus groups conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. Results reveal how Americans perceive the healthfulness of carbohydrate foods and navigate trade-offs in their dietary choices. If you are a health professional or communicator, these insights can inform your messaging strategies. Interested in learning more? Email [email protected]. Our Carbohydrates Committee has several exciting projects. https://lnkd.in/eBVrz-Q6

IAFNS February Science Briefs have hit the streets! Check out the latest food safety and nutrition articles from the journals. https://lnkd.in/gqtTF8t #nutrition #foodsafety #science

If you are a federal employee and have been impacted by an unexpexted career change, you are not alone. If you are in the DC area, join us for free, informal event to share experiences and best retooling practices for a new careers in research #careerchange #embracechange

IAFNS Networking Event - Coffee Chat on Scientific Careers - March 13, 2025, 1030 am - Noon Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ex-kW9CX The career landscape in academic and government research is changing rapidly and dramatically. To help you navigate these changes, IAFNS is hosting a free, informal coffee chat to discuss future directions of research, share experiences and best retooling practices for careers in research, and explore options with science-based policy and discovery in the ag, food/beverage industry, advocacy and non-profit sectors. ?? This event is open to all regardless of current or prior affiliation with IAFNS.? ?? Registration is required.? ?? This event will be capped at ~75. At this event, you will: * Gain insights and learn about tools to assist with career changes. * Have the opportunity to connect with colleagues from public, private, and non-profit sectors. * Meet professionals across the agriculture, nutrition and food safety space from government, industry and academia. About IAFNS:?The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (www.iafns.org) is a non-profit organization that catalyzes science in support of public health.?Our work enables positive change across the entire food and beverage ecosystem.? Please note: IAFNS is not currently hiring full-time staff. Location: IAFNS Offices, 740 15th NW, Washington DC 20005

Register Today! Join us tomorrow! Caffeinated Beverages in the US: Sources, Health Effects, and Consumption Patterns Across Age Groups Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed food components and its ability to act as a stimulant is the primary reason for its consumption. Consumed by nearly all of the population both in the U.S. and globally, the level of caffeine exposure is of considerable interest. Caffeine is naturally occurring in coffee and tea but added to carbonated soft drinks and energy drinks. This session will provide a comprehensive and current examination of caffeine intake from beverages in a robust sample (over 49,000 participants) of the U.S. population. The session will also discuss major sources of caffeine in the human diet and summarize the research on dietary caffeine and health. Key Points to be Addressed:? ? Defining major sources of caffeine in the diet and summarize the human research on dietary caffeine and health. ? Summarizing U.S. agencies’ guidelines pertaining to safe levels of caffeine consumption and product labeling. ? Identifying the contribution of various beverage types to total caffeine intake and describe how these beverage patterns have evolved over time. IAFNS is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The Webinar: Caffeinated Beverages in the US: Sources, Health Effects, and Consumption Patterns Across Age Groups, awards 1 Continuing Professional Education Unit (CPEU) in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program. https://lnkd.in/e8Yd-PhA

Register today! Today is the last day for early bird registration! We are proud to join Food Research Institute UW-Madison and Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) in organizing the event. We look forward to seeing you at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Arden, Minnesota! https://lnkd.in/e5gp39Zq