Participatory Research SIG: Spring 2026 Newsletter
Learn all about the latest activities from the Participatory Research SIG. Click this [LINK] to read the online version. Or read the pdf below.
Indigenizing Wellbeing Research Circle SIG: May 2026 Newsletter
Learn all about the latest activities from the Indigenizing Wellbeing Research Circle SIG. Click this [LINK] to read the online version. Or read the pdf
eBlast: April 15, 2026
Learn all about the latest new @ISBNPA. Click on this [LINK] to read the online version. Or read the pdf below.
Systems Science SIG: April 2026 Newsletter
Learn all about the latest activities from the Systems Science SIG. Click this [LINK] to read the online version. Or read the pdf below.
Mental Health and Wellbeing SIG: March 2026 Newsletter
Learn all about the latest activities from the Mental Health and Wellbeing SIG. Click this [LINK] to read the online version. Or read the pdf
Ageing SIG Publication Awards
The Ageing Special Interest Group (SIG) of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) invites nominations for two Publication Awards recognizing impactful
Hot Topics
SBM Policy Statement: Prioritize Evidence-Based Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Programs to Optimize Health Benefits of School Meals
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Prioritize Evidence-Based Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Programs to Optimize Health Benefits of School Meals
SBM Policy Statement: Retaining Funding for School Meals to Reduce Hunger and Food Insecurity in American Children
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Retaining Funding for School Meals to Reduce Hunger and Food Insecurity in American Children
SBM Supports Permanent Federal Funding for Food is Medicine to Address Nutrition-related Chronic Disease
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Permanent Federal Funding for Food is Medicine to Address Nutrition-related Chronic Disease Join us
SBM Policy Statement: Modernize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to Reduce Food Access Inequities
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Modernize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to Reduce Food Access Inequities. Join us
SBM Policy Statement: Support Policies to Increase Nutrient-Dense Food Access Across Federal Food Assistance Programs
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Support Policies to Increase Nutrient-Dense Food Access Across Federal Food Assistance Programs. Join us
SBM Policy Statement: Permanently Increase WIC’s Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases.
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Permanently Increase WIC’s Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases. Join us in
Member News
Supporting Documents for the Annual General Meeting of the Members 2026, June 23, 2030 UTC
This page contains the documentation for the upcoming AGM on June 23, 2026, at 2030 UTC. Slide deck AGM 2026 The meeting link was sent
Nominees for the ISBNPA 2025 2026 Elections
Dear ISBNPA Members, The voting period for the ISBNPA Executive Committee 2025-2026 elections is now open until December 14, 2025, and your participation is crucial
Nominations for the ISBNPA 2026 Elections
If you are an ISBNPA member we invite you to submit nominations for the election of the following ISBNPA Executive Committee positions – President-elect (2026-2027,
Supporting Documents for the Annual General Meeting of the Members 2025, June 24, 10AM UTC
This page contains the documentation for the upcoming AGM on June 24, 2025, at 10AM UTC. FOLDER AGM 2025 The link for the meeting was
Nominees for the ISBNPA 2025 Elections
Dear ISBNPA Members, We are reaching out to remind you of an important opportunity to shape the future of our organization. The voting period for
Nominations for the ISBNPA 2025 Elections
As part of the ISBNPA community (current member or not) you are invited to submit nominations (only ISBNPA members can be nominated) for the election
Behind the scenes
Sofia Franco appointed Assistant to the Executive Director
ISBNPA is pleased to announce that Sofia Franco has been selected as the Society’s new Assistant to the Executive Director for Operations and Communications. Sofia is a
Supporting Documents for the Annual General Meeting of the Members 2026, June 23, 2030 UTC
This page contains the documentation for the upcoming AGM on June 23, 2026, at 2030 UTC. Slide deck AGM 2026 The meeting link was sent
Your ISBNPA, Your Voice
Vote Here – and Thank You! Thirty-second answers and results Click the link, post your answer and see the results gathered so far. What’s the
Call for Nominations – ISBNPA Awards 2026
Please consider the following links to participate in our annual meeting awards nominations. The deadline is January 31, 2026. * Tom Baranowski ISBNPA Award https://forms.gle/sahyvKpYPsMHyTSp6
Nominations for the ISBNPA 2026 Elections
If you are an ISBNPA member we invite you to submit nominations for the election of the following ISBNPA Executive Committee positions – President-elect (2026-2027,
Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program is the recipient of the MS Nanney ISBNPA Award 2025 (Commendation for Impact)
The award The MS Nanney award is a prize for a specific research project that exemplifies ISBNPA values of behavioural nutrition and/or physical activity to
Journal News
IJBNPA – New Associate Editors 2017
We are delighted to announce that Jean Adams, Melanie Hingle, Nanna Lien, Dana Olstad, and Delfien Van Dyck have been appointed as Associate Editors of IJBNPA. Our new colleagues greatly expand the expertise of the editing team and we are pleased that we have been able to recruit such outstanding scientists.
IJBNPA scores the highest rank on Open Access Journals Ranking Report
IJBNPA has scored the highest rank on Open Access Journals Ranking Report.
IJBNPA update – October 2015
We want
the journal to be the home of the best behavioural nutrition and physical
activity research but we need your help – we cannot do the job without you! So,
please submit your BEST work, review
papers when asked, read the articles, and cite and tweet about the fantastic
science that is being conducted in our field.
Opportunities
Open call for ISBNPA 2020 Satellite Meetings
If you’re interested in organizing an ISBNPA satellite meeting at the 2020 ISBNPA conference you can complete an expression of interest form until September 30, 2019.
New Papers from the Office of Disease Prevention
The NIH Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) is pleased to announce the publication of two papers in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine about their analysis of the NIH prevention research portfolio.
Call for Pioneer Scholarship Grant for ISBNPA 2020 in Auckland
We are moving forward in the way we support LMIC in behavioral nutrition and physical activity research. See how you can apply for this support for the ISBNPA 2020 meeting in Auckland.
The traditional scholarship program, covering only travel, registration and stay was replaced by this current program.
Open call for Workshops, Prague ISBNPA 2019 Annual Meeting
If you’re interested in presenting a workshop at the 2019 ISBNPA conference in Prague you can complete an expression of interest form until September 28, 2018.
WCRF Regular Grant Programme – 2018/19 opening
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International is now accepting grant applications for research on the links between diet, nutrition (including body composition), physical activity and cancer prevention and survival, as part of their Regular Grant Programme 2018/2019 cycle.
ISBNPA - Talking Points
Let us not ignore body weight gain (by Annie S. Anderson)
