Get a front row seat to the latest nutrition science and news with a free press pass
Next month, thousands of top nutrition experts will gather for a dynamic program of research presentations, policy debates, award presentations and more at NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship conference of the American Academy of Nutrition. Reporters and bloggers are invited to apply for a free press pass to attend the conference, which will be held in Chicago from June 29th until July 2nd.
Check the conference schedule and register for a press pass to attend.
Featured topics covered at NUTRITION 2024 include:
diet and cancer – Diet influences cancer risk, response to treatment and cancer survivorship. Two sessions will explore new insights into the role of diet before, during and after cancer diagnosis. (Dietary Patterns and Factors in Cancer Risk and Survival, Sunday, June 30, 12:00-1:30 pm, more information; Personalized Diet for Cancer Treatment and Survival, Monday, July 1, 4:00-5:00 pm, more information)
precision nutrition – There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to nutrition. Scientists are learning more about how the factors that make each of us unique can influence our susceptibility to disease, as well as the latest information about how our bodies respond to food and medicine. We will share our research results. (Nutrient-Gene Interactions/Precision Nutrition: Oral Session, Tuesday, July 2, 10:00-11:30 a.m. CDT, Details. Poster Theater Flash Session, Sunday, June 30, 10:00 a.m. CDT to 11:30 a.m. (details)
environmental sustainability – Feeding a growing population in a changing environment may require major changes in the coming decades. This session will explore the impact of the transition to more sustainable food sources, and the challenges and opportunities in adapting food production practices in the face of climate change. (Addressing Nutritional Needs in a Changing Environment, Saturday, June 29th, 3:00pm-4:30pm CDT, More Information)
infant feeding – What your baby ingests in the first few months of life has a huge impact on growth and development. This session will examine the many factors that influence breastfeeding and infant feeding around the world, from obstetric care practices to formula shortages. (Feeding the Future: Infant Feeding Practices, CDT, Sunday, June 30, 10-11:30 a.m., more information)
intestinal microbiota – Recent advances have allowed researchers to closely track the inner workings of gut bacteria. Scientists will share new insights into how diet, exercise, environmental exposures and other factors influence microbes and our own health. (Bioreactors in the Gut: How the Microbiome Shapes the Host Metabolome, CDT, Saturday, June 29, 5:00-6:15pm, More Information; Diet and the Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease Interactions, CDT, Monday, July 8:00am-9:30am1, More Information)
To apply for a press pass to attend NUTRITION 2024 in Chicago, please review our media policy and submit the press registration form.
Qualified journalists will receive the following benefits:
- Press badge granting admission to all in-person conference sessions in Chicago
- Access recorded content from selected sessions on-demand after the event
- Early access to embargoed materials featuring high-impact research
- Personal introduction for a one-on-one interview with a featured scientist
Even if you can’t attend in person, a press pass allows you to participate in the event by accessing private press materials before the meeting.
Join the discussion and get the latest nutrition news to stay informed.
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Nancy Lamontagne, Media Liaison
(919) 617-1330 (cell phone)
media@nutrition.org
About the American Society of Nutrition (ASN)
ASN is the premier professional organization for nutritional scientists and clinicians around the world. Founded in 1928, the association brings together top nutrition researchers, medical professionals, policy makers, and industry leaders to advance the knowledge and application of nutrition. ASN publishes four peer-reviewed journals and provides educational and professional development opportunities to advance nutrition research, practice, and education. Since 2018, the American Academy of Nutrition has hosted NUTRITION, the premier global annual conference for nutrition professionals.
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