The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences  is committed to providing science-based information in support of public health. Toward this mission, topics of interest to healthcare practitioners, as well as other food and nutrition professionals are addressed through educational events and webinars.

  • As an approved provider of the Commission on Dietetic Registration, many of IAFNS' webinars are approved for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) continuing education units (CEUs). A CEU certificate is made available after viewing the specific webinar.
  • In addition, these webinars qualify for Certified Food Scientist (CFS) recertification contact hours (CH). CFS certificants may claim a maximum of 1.0 CH for each webinar/session they view with a maximum of 8 hours a day.  For more information, please visit ift.org/certification or email ifscc@ift.org.
    • Of note, all videos available on the IAFNS website qualify for CEUs for CFS.

Scroll and click on topics of interest below to learn more.

For those interested in research and webinars focused on Dietary Sweetness, click here.

For those interested in research and webinars focused on Low and No-Calorie Sweeteners and Safety, click here.

USDA Beltsville Webinar: Sources and Intake of Added Sugars in the U.S. Diet

Recorded October 26, 2022 IAFNS is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR […]

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Moving Forward After Over 40 Years Of Guidance: Innovation And Partnerships To Reduce Sodium Intake

Recorded August 9, 2022 IAFNS is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR […]

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“Crash Course” On Design And Interpretation Of Gut Microbiome Research

Recorded July 21, 2022 The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is an accredited CPE provider with the Commission on Dietetic […]

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What Is “Sweetness”? The Biological Drive For Sweet Taste And Role In Quality Of Life For Individuals With T1DM

Recorded July 19, 2022 IAFNS is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR […]

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IAFNS ACNC: Maternal and Child Diet & Physical Activity

Recorded May 26, 2022 IAFNS is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR […]

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IAFNS ACNC: Focus on the Gut and the Brain

Recorded May 23, 2022 IAFNS is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR […]

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IAFNS ACNC: Early Life Determinants of Metabolic Health Impact of Fitness and Physical

Recorded May 17, 2022 IAFNS is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR […]

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Understanding Gut Microbiota, COVID-19, and Nutrition: Interactions, Interventions, and Unknowns

Recorded April 21, 2022 The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is an accredited CPE provider with the Commission on Dietetic […]

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Beyond The Headlines: Communicating The Science Of Caffeine

Recorded March 21, 2022 IAFNS is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR […]

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Back to Basics: Understanding Terms and Methods in the Gut Microbiome Space

Recorded March 16, 2022 The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is an accredited CPE provider with the Commission on Dietetic […]

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