American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)

The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is a professional organization dedicated to improving patient care by promoting specialized nutrition support. It focuses on clinical practices related to providing nutrients directly into the bloodstream (parenteral) or through the digestive system (enteral) when patients cannot eat normally. ASPEN offers education, guidelines, and research to healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective nutrition therapy. Its goal is to enhance health outcomes for patients with complex medical conditions requiring specialized nutritional support.