WASHINGTON, D.C. — Are ultra-processed foods actually good for you ? What is the future for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy? How did politics and industry influence the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans? What is causing the surge in the tickborne alpha-gal syndrome meat allergy and how can people protect themselves? These are just a few of today’s most pressing nutrition topics that more than 30 of the world’s leading nutrition experts will tackle at the 14th annual International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine, taking place in Washington, D.C., Aug. 13-15, 2026.
“We’ll be revealing the meat industry’s influences on the new Food Pyramid, how the foods you put on your plate affect the planet, and the role of nutrition in menopause, the microbiome, and more,” says Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. “Clinicians will also walk away with the lifesaving knowledge and resources to help them put nutrition into action in their practices.”
Hundreds of physicians, nurses, dietitians, nutrition educators, and others will learn about the latest research on nutrition and how to use it in their everyday practice. Highlights from the three-day agenda include:
Additional topics include the gut microbiome, heart disease, diabetes, menopause and hormone replacement therapy, kidney health, nutrition for kids, and more.
The conference, which includes plant-based breakfasts and lunches, is jointly provided by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a nonprofit health advocacy organization of more than 17,000 physician members, and the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Physicians, nurses, dietitians, health coaches, and pharmacists can earn up to 20 continuing education credits for attending.
Learn more about the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine, which attendees may attend in person or virtually, at PCRM.org/ICNM .