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NUTRITION 2026 PRESS MATERIALS AVAILABLE NOW
PR Newswire
Mon, July 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM GMT+5:30
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Breaking food and nutrition news from American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting
BETHESDA, Md., July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Press materials are now available for NUTRITION 2026, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). Nutrition scientists and practitioners from around the world will gather to share the latest research findings on food and nutrition during the meeting, to be held July 25-28 in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C
The NUTRITION 2026 program features over 1,650 scientific presentations, timely discussions of policy-relevant discoveries, prestigious award lectures and more. Journalists are invited to register for a press pass to attend NUTRITION 2026 and access on-demand recordings from select sessions after the event
FDA-Issued Sodium Targets Yield No Apparent Impact (Saturday, July 25, 9:15 a.m. EDT)Study finds no evidence of sodium reduction in packaged foods after non-binding, voluntary guidance was issued in 2021
Prebiotic Sodas Typically Contain as Much Sugar as Fiber (Saturday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. EDT)While healthier than regular sodas and fruit drinks, prebiotic sodas do not necessarily compare favorably with other alternatives
Plant-Forward Planetary Health Diet Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk (Saturday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. EDT)Large study of postmenopausal women suggests that even moderate diet improvements may benefit heart health
Study Finds Teens Who Start the Day with Breakfast Eat Better Overall (Saturday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. EDT)Older teens who ate breakfast took in more nutrients and consumed less daily fat and sugar than those who skipped it, particularly when breakfasts were high in protein
Photo-Based Calorie-Tracking Apps May Underestimate Energy in Meals (Saturday, July 25, 4:30 p.m. EDT)Study examining four AI-powered apps found that calories and fat content were underestimated by roughly one-third
Time-Restricted Eating May Help Retain Cognitive Function in Older Adults (Sunday, July 26, 9:30 a.m. EDT)Weight loss with a shorter eating window shows brain benefits beyond weight loss
Could Sparkling Water Be a Better Choice for Your Teeth? (Sunday, July 26, 9:30 a.m. EDT)Study finds unsweetened sparkling water lowers oral pH less than sugar-sweetened soda
80% of Toddler Foods on Grocery Shelves Are Ultra-Processed (Sunday, July 26, 3 p.m. EDT)Almost half of sample exceeded recommended sugar, sodium, fat or calories
1 in 4 Teens Report Using Mobile Food Delivery at School (Monday, July 27, 9:30 a.m. EDT)Fast foods and sugary beverages are popular options; findings raise concerns about nutrition and classroom distractions
