IAFNS at NUTRITION 2026
National Harbor, Maryland
July 25, 2026 – July 28, 2026
12:00 am – 12:00 pm
IAFNS-supported research will be presented at the American Society for Nutrition Conference: Dietary Fiber and Cardiometabolic and Gut-Related Outcomes in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Despite digestive issues being a common complaint among pediatric populations, a new review of the science on children indicates a need for more research on whether fibers can support normal gut function. The IAFNS Carbohydrate Committee funded this systematic review of evidence testing fibers added to the diet as they relate to cardiometabolic indicators and gut health outcomes in children.
Lukas Shan, Esther E. Avendano, Dian Fu, Elizabeth Zalis, Shuhan Yang, Kara L. Staffier, Rebecca A. Morin, Nanguneri Nirmala and Nicola M. McKeown.
Presenter: Lukas Shan, Boston University
Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET
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Lukas Shan has been selected for two competitions at the NUTRITION 2026 meeting.
The first is the Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition.
This Award Competition will take place Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 6:15–7:15 PM ET during the NUTRITION 2026 Welcome Reception.
Additionally, Lukas Shan is participating in the Student Interest Group (SIG) Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, an educational activity that recognizes students presenting outstanding research. Only 6 finalists were chosen from 239 applicants.
This Award Competition will be held in person on Sunday, July 26, 6:30-8:00 AM ET.
For information about attending the conference, click here.
This work is supported by IAFNS’ Carbohydrates Committee.