The premier journal in its field, The Journal of Nutrition continues to have as its goal the publication of papers based on original nutrition research in humans and other animal species. In circulation since 1928, it is the official monthly publication of the American Society for Nutritional Sciences. It is distributed to more than 4,500 subscribers worldwide. The Journal publishes original research reported by authors in over 30 countries. To provide expert evaluation of the many areas of nutrition research, the editorial office is assisted by scientists who serve as Associate Editors, Regional Correspondents, editorial board members and ad-hoc reviewers chosen for their nutritional science expertise. They provide constructive evaluation and fair and rapid editorial processing. Reports of research on the following and other areas of nutrition research are published: Animal Nutrition, Carbohydrates and Fibers, Community and International Nutrition, Diet and Disease, Energy and Macronutrient Metabolism, Growth and Development, Human Nutrition, Lipids, Maternal and Infant Nutrition, Metabolism and Hormonal Regulation, Neuroscience and Nutrition, Nutrient-Gene Interactions, Nutrient Metabolism, Nutrition and Immunology, Nutrition, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Nutritional Epidemiology, Proteins and Amino Acids, Public Health Nutrition and Policy, Vitamins and Minerals.