Public Policy
The Public Policy Committee has established Priority Areas to guide its work in 2011-2012.For Nutrition Research Vignettes, Society position papers and fact sheets, including the position paper process, please visit the News section.
Priority Area Issue Briefs and Materials
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Coalition Brief
Friends of National Center for Health Statistics Brief
Advocacy Tips and Primers
Quick Guide to Meeting with Your Legislator
The Legislative Process
The Federal Budget Process
Common Acronyms
FASEB Resources
The Legislative Action
Center can help you quickly locate your Member of Congress
and also learn more about his or her voting record on biomedical
research-related issues.
The Congressional Visit Toolbox contains everything you need to plan and conduct a congressional visit: including templates for meeting requests and follow-up letters; printable, state-specific "leave behind" materials and customizable talking points on biomedical research.
NIH Advocacy PowerPoint Presentations (by state)
ASN Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting
ASN held an Advocacy Workshop during the 2011 ASN Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting. The workshop provided an excellent overview for ASN members interested in conducting nutrition research advocacy, and featured up-to-date information on the current policy environment and best practices from FASEB's legislative affairs team; recommended best practices for outreach to policy makers from a panel of previous and current congressional staffers; and a chance to put learnings into practice. See the presentation from FASEB's legislative team for more information.
ASN Congressional Briefings
On May 9, 2011, ASN co-hosted a briefing for Capitol Hill staff with the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) and the Council of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics (C-FARE). Distinguished scientists from the three organizations briefed congressional staff on the impact that urban agriculture has on human health and food security. Specifically, scientists discussed how urban community gardeners and their families consume more fruits and vegetables, which can lead to better health outcomes in communities. Click on the links below to view the slide presentations.
Dr. Katherine Alaimo, Dept. of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University
Dr. Jim Hanson, Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Maryland
Kristen McIvor, Community Garden Coordinator, Tacoma/Pierce County, Washington State
On September 15, 2011, ASN co-sponsored a briefing for Capitol Hill staff "Advancing Discovery: The Role of NIH Research in Fighting Diabetes," with the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research, FASEB, and other organizations. Speakers highlighted research supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) that has identified lifestyle interventions to improve the health of individuals, leading to long-term favorable effects on diabetes. Click on the links below to view the slide presentations.
Anastasia Albanese-O'Neill, RN, parent of child with Type-1 Diabetes
Other Useful Links and Resources