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Bridge Food Science and Nutrition. Expand Your Influence.
For professionals working at the intersection of food science and nutrition, joint membership with the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and IFT gives you access to the networks, research, and leadership opportunities of both organizations—in one streamlined membership.
Two leading communities. One powerful professional advantage.
Expand Your Scientific Reach
Gain comprehensive access to leading research across both disciplines:
- Full Premier-level benefits from IFT
- Unrestricted full-text online access to all four ASN journals:
- The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN)
- The Journal of Nutrition
- Advances in Nutrition
- Current Developments in Nutrition
- Reduced publication fees for ASN journals
- Subscription to ASN Nutrition Notes
Stay current across food technology, clinical nutrition, regulatory science, and emerging research.
Strengthen Your Professional Network
Connect with leaders across both communities:
- Member access to IFT Member Connect
- Members-only access to ASN Connect
- Join ASN topic-specific Research Interest Groups
- Participate in ASN Scientific Councils, including:
- Medical Nutrition
- Global Nutrition
- Nutritional Sciences
- Engage in IFT Divisions, Sections, and Member Resource Groups
Broaden your collaborations across science, industry, academia, and policy.
Advance Your Leadership & Visibility
Position yourself at the forefront of both professions:
- Discounted registration to IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo
- Discounted registration to Nutrition, ASN’s flagship annual meeting
- Free and discounted access to nutrition-focused education and professional development
- Opportunities to volunteer and contribute within both organizations
Note: Joint members are not eligible to vote in IFT or IFTSA-related matters (Article III, Section 3.2 in IFT’s Bylaws).
A Strategic Investment
For $350 per year (plus IFT Section dues, where applicable), Joint Membership provides:
- Dual organizational access
- Expanded research visibility
- Cross-disciplinary networking
- Professional development across food science and nutrition
One membership decision. Two leading scientific communities.
Who Should Consider Joint Membership?
Professionals working in:
- Nutrition science
- Clinical and translational research
- Regulatory or public health roles
- Industry innovation at the food–nutrition interface
- Academia spanning food science and nutrition
If your work bridges food and human health, this membership reflects the full scope of your expertise.
Lead at the Intersection of Food and Nutrition.
Join two of the world’s leading science communities with one integrated membership.
Questions? Contact Member Services at memberinfo@ift.org | +1.312.782.8424