EurekAlert! NUTRITION 2024

Welcome to NUTRITION 2024, your source for the latest nutrition research and news!

News from American Society for Nutrition

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 31-Jul-2025 16:11 ET (31-Jul-2025 20:11 GMT/UTC)

30-Jun-2024

Does baby-led weaning meet nutritional needs?

American Society for Nutrition
Reports and Proceedings

New study findings suggest that baby-led weaning — a popular method for introducing solid foods to infants — furnishes ample calories for growth and development. The findings provide evidence-based support for baby-led weaning, which has not been heavily studied.

Meeting: NUTRITION 2024

30-Jun-2024

Trying to eat more vegetables? Snacking on carrots might help

American Society for Nutrition
Reports and Proceedings

A new study found that eating a snack of baby carrots just three times a week significantly increased skin carotenoids in young adults. Levels of these phytonutrients were boosted even more when this healthy snack was combined with a multivitamin containing the carotenoid beta carotene.

Meeting: NUTRITION 2024

29-Jun-2024

Compound from olives shows promise for treating obesity and diabetes

American Society for Nutrition
Reports and Proceedings

Findings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. The research could pave the way to the development of safe and inexpensive natural products for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes in people

Meeting: NUTRITION 2024

29-Jun-2024

Higher calcium and zinc intake linked with healthier pregnancy outcomes

American Society for Nutrition
Reports and Proceedings

People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc in the three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorders during their pregnancy compared with those who had lower intakes of these essential minerals, according to new research.

Meeting: NUTRITION 2024

29-Jun-2024

Could Dad’s diet influence his offsprings’ health?

American Society for Nutrition
Reports and Proceedings

A study performed in mice has uncovered a potential new tool to combat the escalating issue of childhood obesity. The research suggests that a simple dietary change, in the form of a fish oil supplement taken by fathers, might help address this pressing health concern.

Meeting: NUTRITION 2024

24-Jun-2024

NUTRITION 2024 press materials available now

American Society for Nutrition
Reports and Proceedings

Press materials are now available for NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). Top nutrition scientists and practitioners from around the world will gather to share the latest research findings on food and nutrition during the meeting, held in Chicago from June 29–July 2.

Meeting: NUTRITION 2024

10-Jun-2024

NUTRITION 2024 showcases groundbreaking research on what we eat and why it matters

American Society for Nutrition
Meeting Announcement

Be among the first to hear breaking news in food and nutrition science at NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition to be held June 29–July 2 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Meeting: NUTRITION 2024

21-May-2024

Meeting preview: Hot topics at NUTRITION 2024

American Society for Nutrition
Meeting Announcement

Thousands of top nutrition experts will gather next month for a dynamic program of research announcements, policy discussions and award lectures at NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. Reporters and bloggers are invited to apply for a complimentary press pass to attend the meeting in Chicago from June 29–July 2.

Meeting: NUTRITION 2024

2-May-2024

Program announced for NUTRITION 2024 to be held June 29–July 2

American Society for Nutrition
Meeting Announcement

Reporters are invited to join leading nutrition researchers and professionals at NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition.

Meeting: NUTRITION 2024

2-Apr-2024

Press passes available now for NUTRITION 2024 to be held June 29–July 2

American Society for Nutrition
Meeting Announcement

Complimentary press passes are now available for NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition.

Meeting: NUTRITION 2024