CDC nutrition funding will support a two-year initiative examining how nutrition may influence infection prevention and antimicrobial resistance, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics announced on October 26, 2026.

Key Takeaways

  • The Academy received initial funding and will work with the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists.
  • The partners plan to review scientific evidence and develop guidance and educational resources for health professionals.

CDC nutrition funding backs evidence review

The funding comes through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s cooperative agreement for building national partnerships to prevent emerging and reemerging infectious diseases. The announcement did not disclose the funding amount.

The Academy and the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists, known as ASPHN, plan a systematic review of evidence on how dietary patterns and nutrition interventions affect the gut microbiome and infection risk. They will also examine nutrition’s potential role in addressing drug-resistant infections.

Guidance and training are planned

The partners intend to use the findings to develop evidence-based guidance for healthcare and public health professionals in clinical and community settings.

Planned resources include implementation toolkits, educational materials, webinars and continuing education opportunities for dietitians, nutrition and dietetics technicians, and other health professionals. The review and guidance have not yet been completed.

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