Science Briefs Template

IAFNS January 2026 Science Briefs

Food Classification

Guiding Principles for Science-Based Food Classification Systems Focused on Processing and Formulation

Food classification systems that focus on food formulation & processing classification (FF&PC systems) have gained traction in research and dietary policies. Yet, their utility and scientific foundations are debated. 

IAFNS Event Highlight

The ‘Turing Test’ to Reduce Bots and Fraud When Using Online Data Collection Approaches in Nutrition

Online data collection became a more prominent research approach following restrictions introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. These methods can be more cost-effective and potentially more efficient compared to in-person data collection, especially within nutrition research where traditional assessments for dietary intake require considerable time and resources. At the same time, there are new risks with online data collection, such as bots and fraudulent actors.

Topic Area

Title of Paper

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged.

IAFNS Event Highlight

Title of Paper

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged.

Topic Area

Highlighted Title of Paper

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged.

Topic Area

Title of Highlighted Paper

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged.