Food Nutrition
A section of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158).
Section Information
The “Food Nutrition” Section is dedicated to unraveling the complex interplay between diet and human health. With a focus on food composition, this Section scrutinizes the macro- and micronutrients that constitute our daily diets. It explores the diverse food properties that influence food quality and safety, as well as the myriad of bioactive compounds present in foods that exert protective effects against various diseases.
A key emphasis is placed on the health benefits of consuming a balanced diet, particularly how specific foods contribute to improved physical and mental well-being. The Section also takes a deep dive into the critical realm of gut health, examining how dietary choices can modulate the gut microbiota and impact overall health.
In acknowledging that foods can have both positive and negative effects, the “Food Nutrition” Section also investigates the adverse effects of foods, such as allergens and foodborne illnesses. It provides a platform for research on food nutrients, utilizing cutting-edge in vitro and in vivo models to determine how accessible and available these nutrients are within the human body.
This Section is an essential read for researchers, nutritionists, and health-conscious individuals seeking to understand the science behind food and nutrition, and how it can be applied to promote health and prevent disease.
Keywords
- food nutrition
- food composition
- food properties
- bioactive compounds
- health benefits
- gut health
- adverse effects of foods
- food nutrients
- in vitro and in vivo models to determine nutrient bioaccessibility and bioavailability
- indigenous food
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Bioavailability and Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds in Foods (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Bioavailability of Nutrients in Foods: Insights of Food Matrix, Processing Methods and the Gastrointestinal Tract (Deadline: 15 March 2026)
- Advances in Fruit and Vegetable Quality, Bioactive Compounds, and Nutritional Value: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 18 March 2026)
- The Regulation of Gut Microbiota by Probiotics and Dietary Nutrients in Foods to Improve Human Health (Deadline: 18 March 2026)
- Exploring of Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides: Mechanism and Impact on Health (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Advanced Extraction Technologies for Food Bioactive Compounds: Implications for Nutrition and Disease Prevention (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds in Fruits and Vegetables (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- The Unrevealed Value of Agro-Food Products and Their Impact on Human Health (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides: Correlation Between Structure and Functional Properties (Deadline: 5 April 2026)
- Bioactive Components from Agro-Food By-Products and Their Potential Health Benefits (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Plant-Derived Prebiotics and Their Role in Gut Health (Deadline: 15 April 2026)
- Polysaccharides in Foods: From Structural Characterization to Biological Activities (Deadline: 16 April 2026)
- Food Polysaccharides: Molecular Structure, Bioactive Properties, and Emerging Applications (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds and Strategies for Nutritional Improvement in Muscle Food (Deadline: 28 April 2026)
- Plant-Based Lipids for Metabolic Health (Deadline: 29 April 2026)
- Targeting Gut Microbiome with Functional Foods: Novel Interventions for Glucose and Lipid Metabolism Disorders (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advances in Functional Egg and Egg Products Processing: Protein Modification for Enhanced Nutrition and Applications (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Dietary Trace Elements and Bioactive Compounds in Food: Exploring Their Health Implications (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Processing, Utilization and In-Depth Development of Medicinal Food Homology (Deadline: 1 May 2026)
- Application of In Vitro Digestion Models in Food Nutritional Assessment (Deadline: 4 May 2026)
- Food Bioactives: Innovations, Mechanisms, and Future Applications (Deadline: 10 May 2026)
- Enzyme Technology: Applications in Food Nutrition (Deadline: 10 May 2026)
- Food Proteins in Functional Food Development, Nutritional Health Promotion, and Modern Food Industry (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- Natural Ingredients for Functional Foods: Advances in Composition, Bioactivity, and Applications (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- Stable Delivery and Targeted Release of Functional Factors and Probiotics in Food: From Theory to Application (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds from Vegetable Sources (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Recent Advances in Extraction Technologies and Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds from Foods (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Ultra-Processed Foods and Human Health: Mechanisms, Impact on the Gut Microbiota and Clinical Perspectives (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Effects of Functional Foods or Bioactive Food Compounds on Intestinal Microflora-Related Metabolic Diseases—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Food Innovation for Dysphagia: Developing Nutritious and Acceptable Texture-Modified Diets for Older Adults (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds in Foods: New and Novel Sources, Characterization, Strategies and Applications (Second Edition) (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Food Proteins and Peptides: Bioactivity, Applications and Health Benefits (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Impact of Food Nutritional Compounds on Gut Microbiota and Their Health Benefits (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds of Plant Food Origin in the Era of Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds in Plant Foods: Implications for the Gut Microbiota and Human Health (Deadline: 5 June 2026)
- Chemical Composition, Authenticity, and Nutritional Value of Honey and Honeybee Products (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Precision Nutrition and Health Foods (Deadline: 26 June 2026)
- Edible Mushrooms: Nutrition and Safety (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds in Food: Sources, Stability, Bioavailability and Health Benefits (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- The Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables—3rd Edition (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Latest Advances in Beehive Products (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Soybean and Human Nutrition (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Impacts of Diet–Gut Microbiota Interactions on Health (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Bioactive Food Components/Functional Foods: From Gut Microbiota Regulation to Human Health Enhancement (Deadline: 10 August 2026)
- Volatile Aroma Compounds—Food Sensory and Nutrition Attributes (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Food and Nutrition: Insight into Micronutrient Intake (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Use, Quality and Safety of Food Supplements: Scientific and Regulatory Perspectives (Deadline: 5 September 2026)
- New Insights into Sources of Nutrients and Bioactive Compounds in Foods—2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Recent Advances in Identification of Functional Ingredients in Food (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Metabolomics-Informed Functional Foods and Precision Nutrition for Metabolic Health and Healthy Aging (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Applications of Food-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in Precision Nutrition (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Dietary Folates in Foods (Deadline: 22 September 2026)
- Precision Nutrition Targeting Intestinal Microbiota: Probiotics, Functional Foods, and Human Health (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Dietary Patterns and Sustainability: Food Systems Perspective for Healthier Diets (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advances in Food Nutritional Biochemistry: Omics, Bioavailability and Gut Health (Deadline: 5 October 2026)
- Beyond Sustenance: The Rise of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Health and Well-Being (Deadline: 10 October 2026)
- Phenolic and Polyphenolic Compounds in Plant-Based Foods: Antioxidant Activity, Mechanisms and Potential Applications (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Feature Review on Food Nutrition: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
