News & Press https://members.nutrition.org/news/default.asp Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:46:55 GMT Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:06:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 American Society for Nutrition ASNF Announces Appointment of Three New Members to its Board of Trustees https://members.nutrition.org/news/news.asp?id=720071 https://members.nutrition.org/news/news.asp?id=720071 American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF) Announces Appointment of Three New Members to its Board of Trustees 
 

Esteemed leaders bring global perspectives and deep scientific expertise to advance nutrition research, education, and practice. 

Rockville, MD (January 27, 2026) – The ASN Foundation today announced the appointment of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees: Arne Astrup, MD, DMSc; Catherine Field, PhD; and Ratna Mukherjea, PhD. Their collective experience in research, academia, and innovation will strengthen the Foundation’s work to advance nutrition science and support the next generation of researchers. 

Joining the Board are: 

  • Arne Astrup, MD, DMSc, Independent Consultant and Professor, University of Copenhagen, internationally recognized for groundbreaking research and scientific interests in appetite regulation, treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. 

  • Catherine Field, PhD, FCAHS, FCNS-SC, Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta, whose internationally respected research explores the relationship between nutrition and the immune system. 

  • Ratna Mukherjea, PhD, Global R&D Leader for ICL Food Specialties, recognized for driving nutrition and food innovation at the intersection of product development and evidence-based nutrition. 

“These exceptional leaders bring invaluable insight and breadth of experience,” said Paul M. Coates, PhD, DFASN, Chair of the ASN Foundation Board of Trustees. “Their guidance will help ensure that the Foundation continues to invest wisely in research, education, and programs that meaningfully improve human health.” 

The ASN Foundation Board of Trustees oversees strategic priorities and stewardship of donor investments, advancing research, scholarships, fellowships, scientific awards, and initiatives that empower nutrition scientists across all career stages. 

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About the American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF)
The American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF) is a nonprofit entity committed to advancing the science and practice of nutrition through strategic philanthropic efforts. The Foundation supports the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and plays a vital, distinct, and complementary role.  By funding initiatives that drive innovation, foster diversity, and recognize excellence in nutrition research and practice, the Foundation strengthens the field and accelerates progress to shape the future of nutrition. The ASNF supports the pipeline of nutrition leaders at every stage of their careers to ensure that excellence in research, clinical practice, policy and education continues to thrive. The ASNF’s broad portfolio of activities includes fellowships, pilot grants, scholarships, and recognition awards to include our renowned Fellows program. Visit us at nutrition.org/foundation.

About the American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) is the preeminent professional organization for scientists and clinicians around the world. Founded in 1928, the society brings together the top nutrition researchers, medical practitioners, policy makers and industry leaders to advance the science, education, and practice of nutrition, reaching more than 55 million people annually. ASN publishes four peer-reviewed journals and provides education and professional development opportunities year-round. Since 2018, the American Society of Nutrition has presented NUTRITION, the leading global annual meeting for nutrition professionals. Visit us at nutrition.org. 

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:06:00 GMT New Physician Nutrition GEM https://members.nutrition.org/news/news.asp?id=720072 https://members.nutrition.org/news/news.asp?id=720072 New ASN GEM (Group Engaging Members) Announced – Physician Nutrition GEM 

ASN is pleased to announce a new GEM (Group Engaging Members) aimed at connecting physicians to advance the practice and impact of nutrition in medicine. ASN’s GEMs provide members with the unique opportunity to connect with colleagues and peers, learn and share about their expertise, and stay up to date on ASN initiatives relative to their professional interests. 

New Physician Nutrition GEM 

This new GEM, named the Physician Nutrition GEM, provides a professional home for physicians, physician-scientists, trainees, and medical students who seek to integrate nutrition into clinical care, education, and research. The group fosters collaboration across medical specialties, promotes the use of evidence-based nutrition in medical practice, and offers opportunities for peer learning and professional development.  

Through networking, mentorship, and education, the group supports physicians and trainees in translating nutrition science into patient care, strengthening the physician voice within ASN, and advancing the role of nutrition across the continuum of health care. The Physician GEM complements the work of the Medical Nutrition Council by focusing specifically on the physician perspective and on applying nutrition knowledge in clinical and practice settings, while inspiring and training the next generation of physician leaders in nutrition.  

The Physician Nutrition GEM is chaired by Zhaoping Li, MD, PhD. Dr. Li is the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Endowed Chair in Human Nutrition, Professor and Chief of the Division of Clinical Nutrition in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.  She is also the Chair of Medicine at the Greater Los Angeles VA Health System and is the Director of the multidisciplinary UCLA Center for Human Nutrition. 

Zhaoping Li, MD, PhD
Zhaoping Li, MD, PhD

“With the rising nutrition-related chronic diseases, clinical nutrition is more important today than ever to play an essential role in not only disease prevention and but also treatment. ASN's new Physician Nutrition GEM provides physicians who share common interests with a professional home where we can work together to make impact on modern health challenges, lifestyles, and healthcare systems.”  

Stay tuned for updates from this new ASN GEM! Please contact education@nutrition.org with any questions. 

How to Join the Physician Nutrition GEM

ASN members who are physicians, physician-scientists, trainees and medical students are encouraged to join the Physician Nutrition GEM! 

Please note, we’ve recently upgraded ASN Member Portal and online community, ASN Connect to improve your experience. On November 19, ASN members were sent an email with instructions on how to reset their ASN password.  

If you haven’t already reset your password, please: 

To join the Physician Nutrition GEM:

For assistance, please contact mem@nutrition.org.  

Discounts on CE Courses! 

In celebration of the impact this new GEM will make within ASN, ASN is offering a 50% discount on the following online courses through February 28, 2026. 

Available on DiscoverNUTRITION, ASN’s online learning platform, these courses provide CME credit and can be accessed on demand at anytime from anywhere. ASN is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Login to your DiscoverNUTRITION account as a member with your recently updated credentials, add one of the courses below to your cart, and apply the coupon code PHYSGEM at checkout. 

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:10:00 GMT WHO Establishes First-Ever ICD Code for Undernutrition in Clinical Settings for Adults https://members.nutrition.org/news/news.asp?id=714716 https://members.nutrition.org/news/news.asp?id=714716 The American Society of Nutrition (ASN) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy) are pleased that the World Health Organization (WHO) has released notification that starting in 2027, ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases version 11), for the first time, will include a code for undernutrition in clinical settings for adults.  

This change has important implications for physicians, physician extenders and registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) who care for patients in a variety of clinical settings. The WHO has used the term “undernutrition” instead of “malnutrition” to specifically describe loss of mass (weight, body mass index or muscle mass) in the context of disease, inflammation or starvation. This undernutrition code does not exclude individuals living with overweight or obesity; however, the loss of weight or muscle in combination with the existence of clinical diagnoses that may be associated with inflammation or starvation must be present. 

Population-specific, validated tools such as the Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), the Academy/American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Indicators (AAIM), the Mini Nutrition Assessment (MNA), and the Global Leadership in Malnutrition (GLIM) can be used to determine whether a patient has undernutrition. The tool criteria or variables that confirm the diagnosis for the ICD-11 code must follow these new WHO requirements.   

This code aligns with the electronic quality measure for malnutrition (malnutrition care score [MCS]). The quality measure data can be used to improve the quality of care in hospitalized patients. 

This opportunity to standardize the diagnosis of undernutrition in adults with this new diagnostic coding algorithm will enhance health care practitioners’ ability to recognize the prevalence of undernutrition, identify treatments that effectively resolve undernutrition and determine the impact of undernutrition on health outcomes. The implementation of a common and universal language to support the diagnosis of undernutrition will present tremendous opportunities for global cooperation to tackle this serious health challenge. 

 

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