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Nutrients publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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The Role of Food Supplements in Human Health submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 31251
Keywords: dietary supplements; nutraceuticals; vitamins; minerals; botanicals; herbs; human health; inflammation; diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Physical Exercise and Nutrition on the Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 19298
Keywords: physical exercise; nutrition; gut microbiota; gut permeability; probiotics; prebiotics; physical training; gastrointestinal motility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence: Etiology, Prevention and Treatment submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18348
Keywords: childhood obesity; nutrition; diet; determinants; risk factors; energy-balance-related behaviors; prevention; treatment; management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Approaches for Managing Obesity-Associated Metabolic Diseases
edited by Neda Akhavan
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15330
Keywords: cardiometabolic disorders; inflammation; adiposity; dietary patterns; functional foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Functional Foods: Exploring the Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8095
Keywords: functional foods; novel food; human nutrition aspects; human health; disease prevention; macronutrients; micronutrients; plant bioactive compounds; signaling pathway regulation; gene expression; synergic effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Hypoglycemic Properties and Pathways of Natural Substances
edited by Yujie Zhong and Xiaoli Peng
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7460
Keywords: nutrition; diet; diabetes; hypoglycemic; glucose metabolism; micronutrients; natural substances; insulin; polyphenols; terpenoids; polysaccharides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Own or Donated Human Milk: Its Role in Today's Society
edited by and Marta Suárez-Rodríguez
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6910
Keywords: breastfeeding; donated human milk bank; growth; neurodevelopmental; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Research Advances in Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Eating for Human Health
edited by Shuhao Lin and Krista Varady
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5799
Keywords: intermittent fasting; weight loss; obesity; time-restricted eating; metabolic diseases; health benefits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Risk in Older Adults in Different Healthcare Settings
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5031
Keywords: clinical settings; disease-related malnutrition; diet; elderly; frailty; functional tests; healthy aging; malnutrition; nutritional risk; nursing homes; older adults; quality of life; sarcopenic obesity; sarcopenia; SPBB
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Behaviour and Cardiovascular Risk Factor Modification
edited by Christopher Stremmel
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4184
Keywords: nutritional behavior; cardiovascular risk; metabolic syndrome; hypertension; weight; sleep; lifestyle; activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Future Foods: Innovations Addressing Global Challenges in Health, Nutrition, Sustainability, and Ethics submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3673
Keywords: future foods; nutrition; human health; sustainability; malnutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Natural Active Compounds in Inflammation and Metabolic Diseases
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2700
Keywords: natural compounds; inflammation; metabolic diseases; polyphenols; flavonoids; terpenoids; anti-inflammatory; therapeutic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Dietary Interventions for the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
edited by Gabriel M. Pagnotti and Maya Styner
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1599
Keywords: bone; metabolism; bioenergetics; skeletal muscle; diet; osteoporosis; osteopenia; nutrition; bone cancer; bone remodeling; musculoskeletal health; supplementation; mineral deficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Fat and Metabolic Diseases
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1494
Keywords: obesity; lipids; metabolic syndrome; adipose tissue; microbiota; inflammation; GPCR; NAFLD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Caffeinated Beverage Consumption: Health Benefits and Risks
edited by Verónica Giráldez-Costas and César Gallo-Salazar
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1393
Keywords: ergogenic aids; caffeine metabolism; caffeinated beverages; cardiovascular health; stimulant; diseases; caffeine metabolism; exercise; performance; health; cognitions; energy drinks; coffee
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Vitamin/Mineral Intake and Dietary Quality in Relation to Cancer Risk
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1282
Keywords: vitamins and minerals; cancer risk; dietary quality; nutrient deficiency and overload; dietary patterns; Mediterranean diet; ketogenic diet; high-protein diet; low-fat diet; plant-based diet; calorie restriction; fasting-mimicking diet; intermittent fasting; ultra-processed food; whole and organic food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Dietary Effects on Gene Expression and Metabolic Profiles submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1033
Keywords: bioactive compounds; dietary patterns; diet-dependent diseases; gene expression; molecular mechanisms of action; macronutrient composition; micronutrients; omics; personalized nutrition; SNPs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Effects of Lactoferrin Supplementation on Inflammation, Immune Function and Prevention of Respiratory Infections
edited by , Alessandro Messina and Cecilia Nobili
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 447
Keywords: lactoferrin; supplementation; RSV; immunomodulation; neonates; inflammation; infection prevention; immune function; antimicrobial activity; respiratory infection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Collection of Dietary Quality Assessment Methods submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 396
Keywords: dietary diversity; biodiversity; food quality; dietary quality; food consumption; diet quality indicators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Parenteral Nutrition and Pediatric Patient Health submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 368
Keywords: parenteral nutrition; amino acids; intravenous lipid emulsions; hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia; hypertriglyceridemia; electrolyte imbalance; refeeding syndrome; parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease (PNALD); parenteral nutrition contamination with peroxides; parenteral nutrition-related bone disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Diet and Disease Development: Mechanisms, Prevention and Treatment—3rd Edition
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 239
Keywords: kidney disease; chronic disease; nutrients; food; diet; diabetes; glucose intolerance; natural therapy; food supplements; high-fat/Western diet; obesity; gut microbiota; nutraceuticals; kidney injury and fibrosis; probiotics and prebiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutrition and the Disorders of Brain-Gut Axis
edited by Massimo Bellini
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 215
Keywords: disorders of gut– brain interaction; irritable bowel syndrome; functional constipation; functional diarrhea; FODMAPs; nutritional therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Improving Cardiometabolic Health: Nutrition-Related Strategies and Mechanisms
edited by Rosa Casas
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10439 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; cardiovascular health; primary prevention; plant-based diets; macronutrients; micronutrients; antioxidants; coronary heart disease; nutrition; weight management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Personalized Nutrition, Gut Microbiome, Metabolic Syndrome and Related Comorbidities submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8936 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; gut microbiome; personalized nutrition; precision nutrition; gut microbiota; non-communicable diseases; diet; health; diabetes; obesity; dyslipidemia; hypertension; bioactive compounds; nutrigenomics; prebiotics; probiotics; postbiotics; dietary intervention; insulin resistance; cardiovascular diseases; metabolic health; dietary fibres; phenolic compounds; chronic diseases; microbiota-host interactions; diet-microbiome interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Applications of Nasogastric Tube Renutrition in Medicine: Indications and Open Issues
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8792 | Submission Open
Keywords: anorexia nervosa; artificial nutrition; nasogastric tube; psychological correlates; clinical nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
The Latest Achievements in Nutrition and Allergic Diseases
edited by Edyta Krzych-Fałta
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2565 | Submission Open
Keywords: allergy; food allergy; allergic rhinitis; local allergic rhinitis; nasal provocation test; asthma; respiratory diseases; allergies; allergic diseases; epidemiology; nutrition; multimorbidity; culinary medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Integration of Nutritional and Psychological Interventions in the Management of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Other Eating Disorders submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2254 | Submission Open
Keywords: anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; binge-eating disorder; eating disorder; treatment; nutritional intervention; diet; psychotherapy; cognitive behavior therapy; family therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Food Security: Addressing Global Malnutrition and Hunger submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1843 | Submission Open
Keywords: food security; food system; sustainable food; affordable and nutritious foods; malnutrition; low-income countries; middle-income countries; public health strategies; children’ s nutrition; elderly nutrition; obesity; overweight
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Effects of Diet During Breastfeeding on Infants
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submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1581 | Submission Open
Keywords: breastfeeding; post-partum; nutritional profile; neonate; microbiota; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Vitamin D and Age-Related Diseases
edited by Chan Yoon Park and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamin D status; vitamin D supplementation; aging; vitamin D and metabolic chronic disorders; vitamin D and neurodegenerative diseases; vitamin D and inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Food Addiction, Nutrition and Women's Health
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submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: food addiction; compulsive eating; addictive behavior; nutrition science; nutritional physiology; nutritional and metabolic diseases; obesity; food safety system; women’ s health; public health; community health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Nutritional Value of Meat and Meat Products and Their Role in Human Health—3rd Edition
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 78287 | Submission Open
Keywords: meat; processed meat; nutritional value of meat; health benefits; cardiovascular disease; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Association between Nutrition, Diet Quality, Dietary Patterns, and Human Health and Diseases—2nd Edition
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15743 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; diet quality; dietary quality indices; healthy eating index; time-restricted feeding; chronic disease; sustainability; successful aging; food security; ultra-processed foods; principal component analysis; plant-based diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Aspects of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13175 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; cardiovascular risk; cardiovascular disease; hypertension; dyslipidemia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
The Role of Donor Milk and Human Milk Banks in Promoting Maternal and Infant Health submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11041 | Submission Open
Keywords: human milk; human milk banking; donor milk; preterm infant feeding; breast milk; infant nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Supplements and Diet in Athletic Performance
edited by Caio Eduardo Gonçalves Reis and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10390 | Submission Open
Keywords: supplementation; aerobic; resistance exercise training; exercise metabolism; muscle protein turnover; oxidative stress; dietary supplements; weight loss; phosphocreatine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutritional Strategies in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9851 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary intervention; phytochemical; plant polyphenols; tea polyphenols; nutraceutical; prebiotics/probiotics; metabolic syndrome; high-fat diet; obesity; type 2 diabetes; diabetic nephropathy; diabetic cardiomyopathy; nonalcoholic steatohepatitis; skeletal muscle atrophy; sarcopenia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutritional Intervention and Physical Activity in Adolescents and Children with Obesity submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5815 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; physical activity; intervention; obesity; children; adolescents; dietary modification; exercise programs; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Featured Articles on Nutrition and Obesity Management (3rd Edition) submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4263 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; dietary treatment; lifestyle intervention; pharmacological treatment; metabolic surgery; intermittent fasting; cardiometabolic risk improvement; body composition changes; weight regain; predictors of treatment success; use of wearable devices and apps for weight loss and weight maintenance; novel targets; treatment of children and adolescents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Advances in Nutrition and Dietetics in Gastroenterology submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3741 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; management; metabolic fatty liver disease; cancer; gut microbiota; clinical symptoms; quality of life; body composition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Effects of Early Nutrition on Premature Infants (2nd Edition) submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3540 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; child development; malnutrition; intrauterine growth; extrauterine growth; cerebral development; pregnancy nutrients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Perinatal Outcomes and Early-Life Nutrition submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2476 | Submission Open
Keywords: developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD); perinatal nutrition; maternal complications; fetal development; breastfeeding; infant feeding behavior; low birth weight; small-for-gestational age; preterm birth; dietary counseling; supplementation; food fortification; lifestyle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
The Role of Nutritional Intake and Supplements in Improving Athletic Performance submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2352 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional strategies; dietary supplementation; nutrient timing; energy availability; macronutrients and performance; recovery nutrition; ergogenic aids; hydration strategies; micronutrients in sports; sports-specific dietary needs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Beyond Weight Loss: The Role of Exercise and Nutrition in Managing Morbid Obesity and Related Comorbidities
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2257 | Submission Open
Keywords: morbid obesity; exercise interventions; nutritional strategies; metabolic health; obesity-related comorbidities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Physical Activity and Nutrition Practices for Healthy Living Across the Lifespan
edited by and Jeanne Barcelona
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2122 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; nutrition; wellness; lifespan; interventions; social– emotional learning; inclusive approaches; lifelong health; evidence-based practices; community-based programs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Health Significance of Insufficient Dietary Choline During the Human Lifecycle
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1670 | Submission Open
Keywords: pregnancy; preterm infants; fetal development; cystic fibrosis; short bowel disease; genetic variability; choline deficiency; hepatosteatosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Chronic Disease submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1442 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammation; nutrients; bioactive molecules; immuno-response; oxidative stress; microbiota; chronic disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
The Impact of Gut Microbiota and Their Metabolites on Chronic Diseases submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1220 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; dysbiosis; intestinal bacteria; chronic diseases; gut– brain axis; probiotics; prebiotics; psychobiotics; symbiotic; postbiotics; parabiotics; metabolic disorders; autoimmune disorders; immune response; dietary interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Effects of Dietary Protein Intake on Chronic Diseases
edited by Alireza Jahan-Mihan and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1113 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary proteins; developmental programming; metabolic syndrome; chronic diseases; food intake regulation; obesity; trangenerational obesity; muscle metabolism; energy metabolism; immune system; eating behavior; aging; sarcopenia; sports and fitness.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Nutritional Modulation in Aging and Metabolic Syndrome: Combating Obesity, Vascular Disease and Frailty
edited by , Maik Gollasch, Carla Jeane-Aguiar and Daniele Teixeira Alves
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1008 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; physical exercise; life qualit; obesity; dyslipidemia; aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
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