> From:    "Robert A. McGlohon, Jr." <[log in to unmask]>
>
> Gregg,
> One question about this "most important professional association" . . .
  Does it endorse the "food pyramid" -- e.g., lots of grains and dairy --
> promoted by almost every establishment nutritionist?
> Robert

Robert-- the American Society for Nutritional Sciences does not see its
role as giving dietary advice. Rather, as a public service, it provides
nutrient statements "prepared by nutrition research experts; the
statements are based on their evaluation of information presented in
peer-reviewed scientific reports. The statements on these nutrients are
provided only for informational purposes and do not constitute medical
advice."

The "experts" are mostly Ph.D.s at major universities, and the ASNS
provides their addresses. "Peer-reviewed" are golden words in the
academic world, and most scholars spend most of their time preparing or
reading peer-reviewed research.  If you go to the association's website,
you can find nutrient statements on a wide variety vitamins and minerals,
plus major food groups (carbs, proteins, phytochemicals, and so on).  For
more information, go to:

http://www.faseb.org/asns/intro.html