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Conference: Nutrients 2026—Clinical Nutrition: From Research to Practice
Date: 22–24 October 2026, CEST, Barcelona, Spain
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI’s Nutrients (ISSN: 2072-6643, impact factor: 5.0, CiteScore: 9.1). It will take place on 22 to 24 October 2026, CEST, in Barcelona, Spain.

Conference Chairs:

• Prof. Dr. Maria Luz Fernandez, University of Connecticut, USA;
• Prof. Dr. Lluis Serra Majem, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

The Topics of Interest:

S1. Personalized nutrition based on diet–gene interactions;
S2. Innovations in clinical nutrition;
S3. Novel dietary recommendations for specific chronic diseases;
S4. Understanding the role of microbiota in clinical practice;
S5. The potential role of AI in clinical practice;
S6. Lifestyle and prevention of chronic diseases.

Important Dates

Deadline for abstract submissions: 24 June 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 20 July 2026;
Deadline for early bird registration: 24 July 2026;
Deadline for covering author registration: 24 July 2026.

Guide for Authors

To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1496.

To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026?section=#registration.

For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section below: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026?section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact nutrients2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at Nutrients 2026.

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Francisco Jose Perez Cano, who is one of the event chairs of the upcoming in-person conference, Nutrients 2026–Clinical Nutrition: From Research to Practice, which will be held 22—24 October 2026 at Casa Convalescencia, Barcelona, Spain.

Dr. Perez Cano will also give a keynote speech at Nutrients 2026 for Session 4: Understanding the role of microbiota in clinical practice.

In this interview, he shares valuable insights into his current research focus, emerging trends in clinical nutrition, key research challenges and potential solutions, as well as his personal recommendations for must-read papers.

1. To begin, could you please introduce yourself, including your name, current position, and institutional affiliation?
My name is Francisco J. Pérez-Cano. I am an academic at the Department of Biochemistry and Physiology at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Science in the University of Barcelona (UB), Spain. I am also the director of the Institute of Research in Nutrition and Food Safety (INSA-UB).

2. What first sparked your interest in this field, and who or what has been most influential in shaping your research journey?
I started working in the interaction between diet and immunity just after my degree in pharmacy. Our group, “Autoimmunity and Tolerance”, was at that moment making a shift towards the impact of nutrition on the immune system, and since then, more than 20 years ago, we reinvented ourselves as the “Autoimmunity, Immunonutrition and Tolerance (AIT) Research Group”.

The most influential person in this journey has been my advisor, Prof. Margarida Castell, who has led the group excellently, driving it from more basic research in terms of immunology to a more applied approach in relation to the diet.

3. Could you describe your current research focus and share any recent developments or key findings with us?
Our research group is approaching the immunonutrition field under different approximations. We first started evaluating the effect of polyphenols on immunity in 2002, focusing first on systemic immunity/inflammation models, later on moving to the intestinal immunity, and later involving the microbiota as an important actor in their effects. Nowadays, we are working on their immunoprogramming effect, together with the role of dietary fiber.

We are also interested in microbial modulators, and in collaboration with several companies, we have provided evidence of the potential of several probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics on immunity, especially in early life and in the context of infections.

Additionally, breast milk as a link between maternal and infant immunity has been a key object of study in our group. We have studied how to modulate maternal immune composition through diet, but also how breast milk constituents can be retained after their processing or conservation in Human Milk Banks.

Finally, Coeliac disease has now caught our attention as we have found different approaches to modulate its course, especially by the invention of an enzyme with high gluten-degrading activity.

4. What major challenges have you encountered in your research, and how have you addressed them?
One of the major challenges in science is to use the appropriate model for the demonstration of our hypotheses. We have been adapting during all this period by adapting or generating animal models that are useful for our objectives: from early life infection to systemic inflammation, from diarrhoea to stress, and from prematurity to immune challenges. They exist as a way to experimentally test the bioactivity of a compound.

5. What is the title of your keynote lecture at Nutrients 2026, and which conference session does it align with?
My talk is focused on “Breast Milk and Infant Immune Development: From Preclinical Data to Clinical Advice.” It is placed in Session 4, “Understanding the Role of Microbiota in Clinical Practice”, as I will also talk about how, by modulating maternal diet, we can impact breast milk composition and therefore have an influence on later-life infant outcomes.

6. Could you briefly outline the main themes of your talk and explain why this topic is particularly relevant today?
Research on breast milk is essential to advance our understanding of early-life nutrition and its impact on infant growth, immune development, and long-term health. Human milk is a complex and dynamic biological fluid containing nutrients, immune factors, microbiota-modulating components, and numerous bioactive molecules that shape neonatal physiology. Studying its composition and variability provides insights into maternal–infant interactions and the mechanisms underlying protection against infections and chronic diseases. Moreover, breast milk research supports the development of improved clinical practices, donor milk processing strategies, and optimized infant feeding recommendations. Ultimately, this knowledge contributes to evidence-based interventions aimed at promoting healthier developmental trajectories in early life.

7. Are there any key publications or resources you would recommend for attendees who wish to prepare for your talk?
This article describes what we know about the immunoglobulins in breast milk, and this article describes how maternal diet can influence the defensive capacity of their offspring by a clinical and preclinical approach.

8. As a keynote speaker, what do you hope Nutrients 2026 conference will offer to scholars and researchers worldwide?
An international conference like this one brings together scientists, researchers, and health professionals from different countries to share the latest research and discoveries in the field. It includes keynote lectures, research presentations, and poster sessions on hot topics. Nutrients 2026 also links the conference to the publication of abstracts and full-length articles.

Attendees will not only have the keynote lectures, but they will also have opportunities to network, collaborate, and discuss new ideas with experts in the field. The conference will highlight emerging trends, innovative methods, and global nutrition challenges. It will also provide a platform for young scientists to present their work and receive feedback from the scientific community. Scientists can learn about the latest research trends in nutrition science at the same time that they have the opportunity for valuable networking, to discover career opportunities, research funding possibilities, and new directions for future studies.

9. What are your views on recent trends and developments in open-access publishing, particularly in the field of nutrition research?
I think that open access (OA) publishing is significantly reshaping nutrition research by improving the accessibility and dissemination of scientific findings. This model allows immediate and free access to research outputs, which increases visibility, citation potential, and the ability of clinicians, policymakers, and researchers worldwide to use the evidence.

10. What do you see as the most important emerging or “hot” topics in clinical nutrition or the role of microbiota in clinical practice over the next few years, and why?
In my opinion, one of the most important emerging topics in clinical nutrition is precision nutrition based on the gut microbiome, where dietary interventions are tailored according to an individual’s microbial profile to improve health outcomes. Another key area is the development of microbiome-based therapeutics. Advances in multi-omics and computational tools are also enabling a deeper understanding of diet–microbiota interactions and their role in metabolic, inflammatory, and neurological diseases.

Nutrients 2026 Abstract Submission and Early Bird Registration
For those interested in joining Dr. Francisco José Pérez-Cano and other leading experts in clinical nutrition and healthcare research at Nutrients 2026–Clinical Nutrition: From Research to Practice, please visit the links below for more information and registration details.

Submit Your Abstract and Present Your Research at Nutrients 2026: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1496.

Register Now for Early Bird Prices: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026?section=&utm_source=journal_web&utm_medium=regis&utm_campaign=interview_ec#registration.

For more details, please visit Nutrients 2026 official website, https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026, or contact us at nutrients2026@mdpi.com.

Our portfolio of journals available for publishing up-to-date research in immediate open access format has been further expanded. In the first quarter of 2026, nine new journals released their inaugural issues and three transferred journals released their first issue as part of MDPI, covering the subjects of clinical medicine, chemistry, computer science & mathematics, engineering, environment & ecology, and social sciences & psychology.

We extend our gratitude to the Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Editorial Board Members who will shape the future course of these brand-new journals. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, ensuring impactful open access scholarship.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. If you would like to create a new journal, you are welcome to send an application here or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com).

World Health Day, observed annually on 7 April, highlights the global commitment to improving public health and ensuring that all people have access to quality healthcare. Established by the World Health Organization, the day draws attention to pressing health challenges and mobilizes collective action to strengthen health systems, advance medical research, and promote well-being worldwide.

Despite significant progress in medicine and public health, many individuals and communities continue to face barriers to healthcare, including unequal access to services, limited resources, and emerging global health threats. These interconnected challenges highlight the importance of sustained research, international collaboration, and evidence-based policies to improve health outcomes and build resilient healthcare systems.

In support of World Health Day 2026 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well‑Being, MDPI journals from the Public Health & Healthcare subject aim to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and research on global health, disease prevention, and healthcare innovation. Through Special Issues and research articles, MDPI provides platforms to explore health challenges from diverse perspectives, including public health, clinical medicine, epidemiology, and health policy.

We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Tu Youyou Award. Named after Nobel Laureate Tu Youyou, whose discovery of artemisinin has saved millions of lives, this award recognizes researchers whose work advances the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry, while also contributing to human health.

“Breastfeeding in Infancy and Adult Health: A Narrative Review”
by Eleftherios Panteris, Ioanna Kakatsaki, Ourania Galani, Zoi Koukou and Eleftheria Hatzidaki
Children 2026, 13(2), 286; https://doi.org/10.3390/children13020286

“Bridging the Gap: Health Education Needs Among Rural Populations with Chronic Illness and Low Health Literacy in Unincorporated Communities in Southern California”
by Shiloh A. Williams, Ryan C. Shriver and Candace C. Juhala
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2026, 23(1), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23010021

“Predicting Workplace Hazard, Stress and Burnout Among Public Health Inspectors: An AI-Driven Analysis in the Context of Climate Change”
by Ioannis Adamopoulos, Antonios Valamontes, Panagiotis Tsirkas and George Dounias
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2025, 15(5), 65; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15050065

“Clinical and Public Health Challenge of Handling Synthetic Cathinone and Cannabinoid Abuse in Pediatric Care: A Narrative Review”
by Valerio Ricci and Giuseppe Maina
Pediatr. Rep. 2025, 17(1), 19; https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric17010019

 “Factors Affecting Online Health Promotion Program Adherence Among People with Disabilities”
by Madison Mintz, Robert A. Oster, Jereme Wilroy and James H. Rimmer
Disabilities 2025, 5(1), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities5010016

“Digital Twins’ Advancements and Applications in Healthcare, Towards Precision Medicine”
by Konstantinos Papachristou, Paraskevi F. Katsakiori, Panagiotis Papadimitroulas, Lidia Strigari and George C. Kagadis
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(11), 1101; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14111101

”European Nurses’ Burnout before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Patient Safety: A Scoping Review”
by Goitseone Mogomotsi and Jennifer Creese
Hospitals 2024, 1(2), 151-171; https://doi.org/10.3390/hospitals1020013

“Framework to Support the Transfer of Innovative Interventions in the Disability Field: Lessons from the Transferability of Complex Interventions in Public Health: A Review”
by Eléonore Ségard, Philippe Chervin and Linda Cambon
Disabilities 2024, 4(3), 724-740; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities4030044

“Body-Related Attitudes, Self-Esteem, and Psychological Wellbeing” Guest Editors: Dr. Anne-Mette Hermans, Dr. Rebecca Nash and Dr. Helena Lewis-Smith Submission deadline: 30 June 2026	“Reducing Health Disparities: The Role of Health Literacy and Health Promotion” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Hae-Ra Han Submission deadline: 31 July 2026
“Ehealth, Telemedicine, and AI in the Precision Medicine Era” Guest Editor: Dr. Mirella Veras Submission deadline: 20 August 2026	“Emergency and Disaster Medicine: Preparedness, Response, and Resilience in Health Systems” Guest Editor: Dr. Ulrich Sack Submission deadline: 31 October 2026

The 2nd International One Health Conference Location: Barcelona, Spain Volume Editors: Margherita Ferrante and Gea Oliveri Conti Highlights: “Climate Crises Associated with Epidemiological, Environmental, and Ecosystem Effects of a Storm: Flooding, Landslides, and Damage to Urban and Rural Areas (Extreme Weather Events of Storm Daniel in Thessaly, Greece)” by Ioannis Adamopoulos, Aikaterini Frantzana and Niki Syrou “Public Health Implications of Antimicrobial Resistance in Wildlife at the One Health Interface” by Julio A. Benavides, Marilia Salgado-Caxito, Carmen Torres and Sylvain Godreuil Click here to read the full list of papers.

We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Tu Youyou Award. Named after Nobel Laureate Tu Youyou, whose discovery of artemisinin has saved millions of lives, this award recognizes researchers whose work advances the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry, while also contributing to human health.

Prize

– CHF 100,000;
– A medal;
– A certificate.

The monetary prize will be shared equally should there be multiple recipients.

Who May Be Nominated?

– Scientists with outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Nominees must be individuals; team or group nominations are not permitted. Nominations are valid only for the current award cycle.

Who May Submit a Nomination?

– The director of the nominee’s host research institution or recognized scientists within the field.

Self-nominations will not be considered.

Nomination Materials

– A biographical sketch;
– A detailed description of the nominee’s contributions;
– 5–10 representative academic publications;
– A list of academic honors, awards, and funded projects;
– A nomination letter signed by two nominators.

How to Submit?

Submit nominations online via the following link: https://tuyouyouprize.org/nomination

Important Dates

– Nomination Deadline: 31 October 2026
– Winner Announcement: March 2027

For further information, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website (https://tuyouyouprize.org/). For any inquiries, please contact the Tu Youyou Award Team at tuyouyouaward@mdpi.com.

1. “Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report and a Systematic Revision of the Literature”
by Elena Bozzola, Mariangela Irrera, Flavia Cirillo, Valeria Zanna, Italo Petrelli, Antonella Diamanti, Ylenia Scire, Jibin Park, Alessandra Marchesi, Maria Rosaria Marchili et al.
Nutrients 2024, 16(4), 541; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16040541
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/4/541

2. “Association of Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Sheetal Kiran Shrestha, Amit Arora, Narendar Manohar, Kanchana Ekanayake and Jann Foster 
Nutrients 2024, 16(9), 1355; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16091355
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/9/1355

3. “Human Milk Microbiome—A Review of Scientific Reports”
by Agnieszka Dombrowska-Pali, Natalia Wiktorczyk-Kapischke, Agnieszka Chrustek, Dorota Olszewska-Słonina, Eugenia Gospodarek-Komkowska and Maciej W. Socha
Nutrients 2024, 16(10), 1420; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16101420
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/10/1420

4. “Childhood Obesity, Hypothalamic Inflammation, and the Onset of Puberty: A Narrative Review”
by Anastasia-Maria Tzounakou, Galateia Stathori, George Paltoglou, Georgios Valsamakis, George Mastorakos, Nikolaos F. Vlahos and Evangelia Charmandari
Nutrients 2024, 16(11), 1720; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16111720
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/11/1720

5. “Breastfeeding Beyond Six Months: Evidence of Child Health Benefits”
by Anita Froń and Magdalena Orczyk-Pawiłowicz 
Nutrients 2024, 16(22), 3891; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16223891
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/22/3891

6. “Impact of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Fetal Growth and Nutritional Status in Newborns”
by Karolina Karcz and Barbara Królak-Olejnik
Nutrients 2024, 16(23), 4093; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16234093
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/23/4093

7. “From Breastfeeding to Support in Mothers’ Feeding Choices: A Key Role in the Prevention of Postpartum Depression?”
by Angelica Dessì, Gaia Pianese, Paolo Mureddu, Vassilios Fanos and Alice Bosco
Nutrients 2024, 16(14), 2285; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16142285
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/14/2285

8. “Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Spanish University Students: Association with Lifestyle Habits, Mental and Emotional Well-Being”
by Gloria Tomás-Gallego, Josep María Dalmau-Torres, Raúl Jiménez-Boraita, Javier Ortuño-Sierra and Esther Gargallo-Ibort
Nutrients 2025, 17(4), 698; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17040698
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/4/698

9. “Unraveling the Connections: Eating Issues, Microbiome, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder”
by Natalia Tomaszek, Agata Dominika Urbaniak, Daniel Bałdyga, Kamila Chwesiuk, Stefan Modzelewski and Napoleon Waszkiewicz
Nutrients 2025, 17(3), 486; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030486
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/3/486

10. “Microbiome and Pregnancy Dysbiosis: A Narrative Review on Offspring Health”
by Valentina Biagioli, Mariarosaria Matera, Luca Antonio Ramenghi, Raffaele Falsaperla and Pasquale Striano
Nutrients 2025, 17(6), 1033; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17061033
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/6/1033

1. “Current Trends on the Involvement of Zinc, Copper, and Selenium in the Process of Hepatocarcinogenesis”
by Takashi Himoto and Tsutomu Masaki
Nutrients 2024, 16(4), 472; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16040472
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/4/472

2. “Low Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Characterizes Metabolic Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer”
by Carlo De Matteis, Lucilla Crudele, Raffaella Maria Gadaleta, Ersilia Di Buduo, Fabio Novielli, Stefano Petruzzelli, Marica Cariello and Antonio Moschetta
Nutrients 2024, 16(5), 630; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16050630
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/5/630

3. “Impact of the Mediterranean Diet on the Gut Microbiome of a Well-Defined Cohort of Healthy Individuals”
by Silvia Vázquez-Cuesta, Nuria Lozano García, Sara Rodríguez-Fernández, Ana I. Fernández-Avila, Javier Bermejo, Francisco Fernández-Avilés, Patricia Muñoz, Emilio Bouza and Elena Reigadas
Nutrients 2024, 16(6), 793; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060793
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/6/793

4. “Healthy Lifestyle and Cancer Risk: Modifiable Risk Factors to Prevent Cancer”
by Pasquale Marino, Mariangela Mininni, Giovanni Deiana, Graziella Marino, Rosa Divella, Ilaria Bochicchio, Alda Giuliano, Stefania Lapadula, Alessandro Rocco Lettini and Francesca Sanseverino
Nutrients 2024, 16(6), 800; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060800
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/6/800

5. “Vitamin D Status in the Adult Population of Romania—Results of the European Health Examination Survey”
by Lăcrămioara Aurelia Brîndușe, Irina Eclemea, Andrea Elena Neculau and Maria Alexandra Cucu
Nutrients 2024, 16(6), 867; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060867
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/6/867

6. “Lower Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index and Prognostic Nutritional Index Predict Postoperative Prognosis in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma”
by Mariko Tsukagoshi, Kenichiro Araki, Takamichi Igarashi, Norihiro Ishii, Shunsuke Kawai, Kei Hagiwara, Kouki Hoshino, Takaomi Seki, Takayuki Okuyama, Ryosuke Fukushima et al.
Nutrients 2024, 16(7), 940; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16070940
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/940

7. “The Development and Evaluation of a Literature-Based Dietary Index for Gut Microbiota”
by Bezawit E. Kase, Angela D. Liese, Jiajia Zhang, Elizabeth Angela Murphy, Longgang Zhao and Susan E. Steck
Nutrients 2024, 16(7), 1045; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16071045
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/1045

8. “Dietary Patterns, Oxidative Stress, and Early Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Mediterranean, Vegan, and Vegetarian Diets”
by Sara Ilari, Stefania Proietti, Francesca Milani, Laura Vitiello, Carolina Muscoli, Patrizia Russo and Stefano Bonassi
Nutrients 2025, 17(3), 548; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030548
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/3/548

9. “Associations Between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Incident Sarcopenia in Prospective Cohort Studies”
by Ligia J. Dominguez, Nicola Veronese, Lee Smith, Francesco Saverio Ragusa, Piero Schirò, Giovanna Di Bella and Mario Barbagallo
Nutrients 2025, 17(2), 313; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17020313
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/2/313

10. “Dietary Interventions and Oral Nutritional Supplementation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Evidence and Future Directions”
by Brigida Barberio, Luisa Bertin, Sonia Facchin, Erica Bonazzi, Sara Cusano, Giulia Romanelli, Francesco Francini Pesenti, Emanuela Cazzaniga, Paola Palestini, Fabiana Zingone et al. 
Nutrients 2025, 17(11), 1879; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17111879
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/11/1879

As all of the articles published in our journal are open access, you have free and unlimited access to the full texts. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2024–2025, which are listed below:

1. “Obesity, Dietary Patterns, and Hormonal Balance Modulation: Gender-Specific Impacts”
by Elisa Mazza, Ersilia Troiano, Yvelise Ferro, Fabrizia Lisso, Martina Tosi, Ettore Turco, Roberta Pujia and Tiziana Montalcini
Nutrients 2024, 16(11), 1629; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16111629
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/11/1629

2. “Influence of Bariatric Surgery on Gut Microbiota Composition and Its Implication on Brain and Peripheral Targets”
by Sevag Hamamah, Andras Hajnal and Mihai Covasa
Nutrients 2024, 16(7), 1071; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16071071
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/1071

3. “Not Only Metabolic Complications of Childhood Obesity”
by Sebastian Ciężki, Emilia Odyjewska, Artur Bossowski and Barbara Głowińska-Olszewska
Nutrients 2024, 16(4), 539; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16040539
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/4/539

4. “Gender Differences in Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis in Overweight and Obese Patients with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease before and after 8 Weeks of Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet”
by Roberta Rinaldi, Sara De Nucci, Rossella Donghia, Rosanna Donvito, Nicole Cerabino, Martina Di Chito, Alice Penza, Francesco Pio Mongelli, Endrit Shahini, Marianna Zappimbulso et al.
Nutrients 2024, 16(10), 1408; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16101408
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/10/1408

5. “The Role of Inflammatory Mediators in the Pathogenesis of Obesity”
by Estera Bakinowska, Mariusz Krompiewski, Dominika Boboryko, Kajetan Kiełbowski and Andrzej Pawlik
Nutrients 2024, 16(17), 2822; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16172822
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/17/2822

6. “Long-Term Follow-Up After Bariatric Surgery: Key to Successful Outcomes in Obesity Management”
by Aleksandra Budny, Agata Janczy, Michal Szymanski and Adriana Mika
Nutrients 2024, 16(24), 4399; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16244399
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/24/4399

7. “Effect of Polyphenol-Rich Interventions on Gut Microbiota and Inflammatory or Oxidative Stress Markers in Adults Who Are Overweight or Obese: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Álvaro González-Gómez, Martina Cantone, Ana María García-Muñoz, Desirée Victoria-Montesinos, Carmen Lucas-Abellán, Ana Serrano-Martínez, Alejandro M. Muñoz-Morillas and Juana M. Morillas-Ruiz
Nutrients 2025, 17(15), 2468; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17152468
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/15/2468

8. “Preliminary Evidence Suggests That a 12-Week Treatment with Tirzepatide Plus Low-Energy Ketogenic Therapy Is More Effective than Its Combination with a Low-Calorie Diet in Preserving Fat-Free Mass, Muscle Strength, and Resting Metabolic Rate in Patients with Obesity”
by Luigi Schiavo, Biagio Santella, Monica Mingo, Gianluca Rossetti, Marcello Orio, Luigi Cobellis, Attilio Maurano, Antonio Iannelli and Vincenzo Pilone
Nutrients 2025, 17(7), 1216; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17071216
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/7/1216

9. “The “Burden” of Childhood Obesity on Bone Health: A Look at Prevention and Treatment”
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