<P> The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is a US - based professional organization . Its members include dieticians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians and scientists who are involved in providing clinical nutrition to patients . </P> <P> ASPEN was founded in 1976 . It has over 6,000 members . Its stated mission is, "to improve patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism ." </P> <P> The society runs an annual conference, "Clinical Nutrition Week". </P> <Ul> <Li> Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition </Li> <Li> Nutrition in Clinical Practice </Li> </Ul>

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