Food for Thought, the official blog of ASPEN, is intended to inspire discussion about issues related to clinical nutrition and metabolic support. It features news, analysis, and perspectives from a variety of guest authors including dietitians, pharmacists, physicians, nurses, students, and ASPEN staff.
About ASPEN
Mission
To improve patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism.
Company Overview
ASPEN supports its mission in a variety of ways. On a bi-monthly basis ASPEN publishes two highly respected journals, The Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (JPEN) and Nutrition in Clinical Practice (NCP). The association’s annual meeting, the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference, is the only scientific and clinical conference dedicated to specialized nutrition support research and clinical practice. ASPEN also publishes a variety of resources to drive safe, efficacious patient care, including Guidelines, Standards, publications and continuing education programs. Through the ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation, ASPEN supports innovation in advancing the science of nutrition support. The Society also works closely with other health care organizations to advance a patient-centered approach to nutrition care and with government agencies to promote the optimal use of nutrition therapies.
General Information
The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism. Founded in 1976, ASPEN is an interdisciplinary organization (dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians & researchers) whose members are involved in the provision of clinical nutrition therapies, including parenteral and enteral nutrition. With more than 6,500 members from around the world, ASPEN is a community of dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, scientists, students and other health professionals from every facet of nutrition support clinical practice, research and education.
Anyone who is interested in nutrition support therapy/clinical nutrition is welcomed to join this group. Students, trainees and new practitioner members of ASPEN are encouraged to join!
