Press releases are now available for the American Society for Nutrition Annual Meeting
Food is in the center of attention, as before. Elevate your reporting with a first-hand look at the emerging evidence on food, nutrition and health at the biggest food science meeting of the year.
Free press passes are available for qualified journalists Nutrition 2026Annual meeting American Society for Nutrition. Join thousands of researchers and nutrition professionals July 25-28 in Harbor, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC to examine the latest science shaping the national conversation.
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NUTRITION 2026 will feature new unpublished research findings relevant to consumer choice, clinical practice, and public policy. Featuring more than 1,650 scientific studies, prestigious award-winning lectures and abundant opportunities to network with leaders in nutrition, education and practice, the meeting is the first place to delve into the discourse around what we eat and why it matters.
In NUTRITION 2026 program is available now and will be updated periodically as the meeting approaches. Find it resources for reporters and for a click the switch today
Featured sessions at NUTRITION 2026 include:
Dietary Guidelines – Examine science, processes, and real-world implications Dietary Guidelines for Americans in this plenum. In a series of short and impactful talks, speakers will explore how nutrition evidence is translated into public guidance and ways the food science community can strengthen the rigor, relevance, and impact of dietary guidance. (Dietary Guidelines at the Crossroads: Science, Practice, and Innovation, 2:30-4:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, July 25, more information)
Menopause and nutrition – The menopausal transition may influence the role of nutrition in cognitive changes, microbiome changes, weight management, and chronic disease risk. In this session, experts will discuss current gaps and future directions to shed light on an underrepresented area of women’s health. (Menopause and Nutrition: Hormonal Changes, Brain Fog, Weight Gain, and Microbiome Changes, 10:30 a.m.-noon EDT Sunday, July 26, more information)
Nutrition education in medical education – As the US Department of Health and Human Services launches new efforts to expand nutrition education in medical schools, nutrition and medical leaders are developing innovative approaches to achieve this goal. In this session, speakers will discuss strategies for scaling and sustaining perspectives on integrating nutrition into medical education and practice. (Transforming Nutrition Education Across the Lifespan of Medical Education, 8:30-9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 28, more information)
AI food – Consumers, clinicians and researchers are increasingly using AI to assess eating habits. Are these tools accurate and safe? This session will discuss best practices in model learning, testing, and privacy to guide the responsible use of AI in nutrition coaching and science. (Nutrition Intelligence for Dietary Assessment and Real-Time Response: State of the Science, Accuracy, and Ethics, 2:30-4:00 p.m. EDT Monday, July 27, more information)
Obesity drugs – GLP-1 has changed the treatment of obesity in recent years, but the science does not stop there. In this session, experts will discuss new targets in the rapidly expanding landscape of obesity medicine, focusing on the role of the amylin and glucagon signaling systems in appetite regulation, weight loss, and obesity management. (Besides “GLP-1s”: Mechanistic Insights into Amylin and Glucagon Pathways in Next-Generation Drugs, 10-11:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 28, more information)
Ultra processed foods – Do highly processed foods pose a particular health risk? How should we define “ultra-processed” foods and how should we study them? This session will combine the efforts of NIH, USDA, and FDA to advance the science of ultra-processed foods to inform practices, policies, and prevention, with an emphasis on the role of food quality and the underlying drivers of excess energy intake. (Processed Foods and Chronic Disease: Current Research and Future Priorities, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, more information)
Apply for a press pass
Journalists are invited to attend NUTRITION 2026 in person or to follow through our virtual newsroom. To apply for access to the press, we have a look Media policy and offer a Click on the registration form.
Qualified journalists receive:
- Press badge with access to all private sessions
- On-demand recordings of selected sessions after the event
- Early access to embargoed high-impact research announcements
- Individual assistance in arranging one-on-one interviews with distinguished scholars
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About the American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
ASN is the preeminent professional organization of nutrition research scientists and clinicians worldwide. Founded in 1928, the Society brings together top nutrition researchers, physicians, policymakers and industry leaders to advance our knowledge and applications of nutrition. ASN publishes four peer-reviewed journals and provides educational and professional development opportunities to advance nutrition research, practice, and education. Since 2018, ASN presents NUTRITION – the leading global annual meeting of nutrition professionals.
