Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026

This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration to help federally qualified health centers expand nutrition education and counseling services to patients. It allows the use of existing funds to support activities such as training healthcare providers, hiring dietitians, and creating culturally appropriate educational materials. The program specifically prioritizes health centers serving communities with high rates of diet-related chronic diseases and food insecurity. Additionally, the bill requires the government to submit annual reports to Congress on how these initiatives improve patient outcomes and workforce capabilities.