American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is a US-based professional organization. Its members include dieticians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians and scientists who are involved in providing clinical nutrition to patients.[1]

ASPEN was founded in 1976. It has over 6,000 members.[2] Its stated mission is, "to improve patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism."

The society runs an annual conference, "Clinical Nutrition Week".[3]

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References

  1. A.S.P.E.N. A quarter century of commonality of purpose: presidential perspectives and insights.. Clinical Congress Syllabus 2001.. 2001.
  2. ASPEN. History of A.S.P.E.N. [Retrieved 2 November 2014].
  3. "A.S.P.E.N. to hold Clinical Nutrition Week 2015 in Long Beach, CA". News Medical (AZoNetwork). 14 October 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
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