Each manuscript component should begin on a new page in the following sequence:

Title page
Abstract
Text
Acknowledgments
References
Tables: each table on a separate page, complete with title and footnotes
Legends for figures
Figures

Identify on the title page the author who will be responsible for correspondence regarding the manuscript. The signed Authors’Agreement form and copies of any documents granting permission needed to reproduce material in print and electronic form or to use illustrations of identifiable subjects should be scanned and e-mailed to ajcn{at}nutrition.org. If scanning is not possible, then the Authors' Agreement form and any necessary documents may be faxed to (301) 634-7892. Authors should keep copies of all submitted material.

The AJCN encourages authors to provide the names, fields of interest, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of 4–6 unbiased and qualified potential expert reviewers from outside the authors’ institutions.

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