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Prevention and Treatment of Diet-Related Diseases Among Children and Adolescents
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Prevention and Treatment of Diet-Related Diseases Among Children and Adolescents

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 472

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Anna Harton

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Department of Dietetics, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
Interests: assessment of the diet and nutritional status of infants, toddlers and preschool children; diet therapy in patients with cardiovascular diseases and obesity in various age groups
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Prof. Dr. Danuta Gajewska

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Department of Dietetics, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS), 159C Nowoursynowska Str., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
Interests: child and adolescent nutrition; nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding; health promotion and dietary counseling
Prof. Dr. Małgorzata Kostecka

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Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Life Sciences, Akademicka 15, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
Interests: dietary patterns; complementary feeding; nutrition of infants, children, and adoles-cents; relationship between nutrition and healthy development of children or quality of life; nutrition knowledge
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to collaborate on a Special Issue titled "Prevention and Treatment of Diet-Related Diseases Among Children and Adolescents". Recent research highlights the crucial role of adequate nutrition in preventing and treating diet-related diseases. Early dietary intervention can significantly improve the prognosis of diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic disorders, food allergies, and autoimmune diseases.

This planned Special Issue aims to create a reliable and up-to-date collection of knowledge to support healthcare professionals, including doctors, dietitians, and nutrition specialists. We encourage you to share your clinical and scientific expertise, present effective dietary therapy strategies, and discuss the latest nutritional guidelines.

We rely on your expert insight and valuable contributions. Your articles will play a crucial role in spreading knowledge and support for professionals working with the health of our youngest patients.

Prof. Dr. Anna Harton
Prof. Dr. Danuta Gajewska
Prof. Dr. Małgorzata Kostecka
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Children is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • child
  • behavior
  • disease
  • diet therapy

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The Impact of Expressive Arts Therapy on Alexithymia Levels in Adolescent Inpatients with Severe Anorexia Nervosa
by Flavia Cirillo, Giulia Spina, Mariangela Irrera, Elena Bozzola, Cristina Mascolo, Livia Gargiullo, Valentina Burla, Marco Roversi, Carla Maria Carlevaris, Stefania Dusi, Italo Pretelli and Maria Rosaria Marchili
Children 2025, 12(10), 1394; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12101394 - 16 Oct 2025
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Background: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a complex psychiatric disorder that requires a multidisciplinary approach. The World Health Organization recognizes the therapeutic value of expressive arts, including drama, in enhancing emotional, cognitive, and relational domains in severe mental illnesses such as AN. Expressive arts [...] Read more.
Background: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a complex psychiatric disorder that requires a multidisciplinary approach. The World Health Organization recognizes the therapeutic value of expressive arts, including drama, in enhancing emotional, cognitive, and relational domains in severe mental illnesses such as AN. Expressive arts interventions may improve emotional intelligence, empathy, and self-awareness while reducing anxiety and alexithymia. This study evaluated the impact of an adjunctive expressive arts program on alexithymia in pediatric inpatients with AN. Methods: We enrolled patients aged 11–18 years hospitalized for AN, according to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision, at the Pediatric Unit of Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, Rome. The study period ran from December 2024 to April 2025. Participants attended drama therapy sessions and expressive arts workshops in a dedicated recreational space integrated into a multidisciplinary treatment plan. Alexithymia was assessed at admission and discharge using the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), with scores ≥ 61 indicating alexithymia. At the end of the program, participants completed a semi-structured satisfaction questionnaire to evaluate subjective experiences and mood. Results: Thirty patients met inclusion criteria. The TAS-20 scores were statistically different between pre-/post-theater activity (p < 0.001). The proportion of alexithymic participants declined from 73.3% at baseline to 26.7% at discharge. Most participants reported mood improvements: 66.6% “somewhat” and 26.7% “greatly.” Additionally, 90% reported improved peer relationships. Conclusions: Expressive arts, particularly drama-based interventions, may represent an effective adjunctive therapy for adolescents with AN, supporting emotional awareness, self-regulation, and social connectedness. Arts-based interventions are associated with nonverbal avenues for emotional processing and may promote neuroplasticity, representing valuable complementary strategies for AN treatment. Full article
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