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ASN strives to be the premier source for sound nutrition science information to health care professionals, policymakers, the media and the public. Under the leadership of the Public Information Committee, ASN aims to improve health and advance nutrition science knowledge through its position papers, commentary and members in the news.

To see the most recent nutrition and research news headlines, go to Latest News. (updated daily)

If you would like to speak with an ASN Spokesperson or be added to the ASN Media e-mail distribution list, please contact ASN's Department of Public Affairs at (301) 634-7235 or send an e-mail to media@nutrition.org.

As part of Hunger Action Month, US Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) introduces a special 1-hour television presentation to increase awareness about the public health problem of hunger in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ASN member Edward Saltzman, MD, Tufts Medical Center, also speaks on the health implications of hunger. http://hcam.tv/hunger/

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