When it comes to nutrition, strong science is essential to navigating the myriad of choices that confront consumers, clinicians and policy makers. NUTRITION 2026 puts science in the spotlight as thousands of nutrition researchers and health professionals convene for the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition.
Qualifying journalists are invited to join the action July 25–28 in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. With presentations featuring more than 1,650 scientific studies, reporters will have access to new, unpublished research on the hottest topics in food and nutrition. Across four days of thought-provoking programming, there’s plenty of time to connect with leading experts and take a front-row seat to the discussions shaping the future of nutrition science.
Complimentary press passes are still available. Review our resources for reporters and apply for a press pass today to lock in your plans before the housing deadline of June 12!
The NUTRITION 2026 program is available now and will be updated periodically as the meeting approaches.
Explore these hot topics—and many more—at NUTRITION 2026:
Pressing questions about protein – How much protein do we really need? As debates over this question reach a new level of attention—and confusion—this session will examine the evidence and resources researchers, clinicians, and policy makers should use to inform guidance on protein intake. (How Much Protein Do We Need? DRIs, Dietary Guidelines, and the Path Forward, 10:30 a.m.-noon EDT Sunday, July 26, more information)
The formula for healthy babies – Infant formula nutrient requirements and regulations have remained largely unchanged since 1985, yet the science of early-life nutrition has continued to advance. In this session, experts, including contributors to the federal initiative Operation Stork Speed, will discuss how the latest evidence can inform regulations that support safe, reliable and nutritious infant formula. (Infant Formula Regulation and Nutritional Composition: Operation Stork Speed and Beyond, 10-11:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 28, more information)
Microbiome mysteries – There’s a lot of talk about microbiome-friendly diets, but the evidence to date suggests that dietary shifts rarely have a big impact on the makeup of our gut microbiota. This session will examine what is known—and what remains uncertain—about how specific foods and dietary patterns may influence the biology of our microbiome. (An Inconvenient Truth? Limited Impact of Diet on Human Gut Microbiota Communities, 4:30-6:00 p.m. EDT Saturday, July 25, more information)
From pasture to plate – Emerging evidence suggests that food production and processing practices can influence the nutritional value of food. This session will feature new findings on the links between agricultural management, post-harvest handling and nutritional composition, as well as the implications for dietary guidance and sustainability. (From Pasture to Plate: Linkages of Food Production, Quality, Processing, and Consumption, 8:30-9:30 a.m. EDT Monday, July 27, more information)
Aging and chronic disease – How does diet affect cognitive health and the risk of chronic disease as we age? In this session, researchers will share findings from longitudinal cohort studies, randomized trials and biomarker studies that shed new light on age-old questions around health at older ages. (Nutritional and Lifestyle Drivers of Aging and Chronic Disease, 8:30-9:30 a.m. EDT Saturday, July 25, more information)
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