Nutrition and Obesity
A section of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643).
Section Information
Over the last few decades, obesity has become the most prevalent metabolic disorder worldwide. Excess adiposity increases the risk for the development of cardiometabolic alterations such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cancer, among others. In the last few years, our knowledge of obesity has greatly improved, but more research is needed to better understand the mechanisms underlying the development of this metabolic condition and its pathophysiology, and to optimize its management.
We welcome original research articles describing basic, clinical and applied studies representing novel and significant advances in all areas relevant to obesity and related disorders, as well as reviews. The areas of research covered by this section relate to all aspects of obesity diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Obesity
- Adipose tissue pathophysiology
- Biomarkers
- Physical activity
- Adipokines
- Pediatric obesity
- Obesity phenotyping
- Omic studies
- Regulation of appetite
- Body composition
- Energy expenditure
- Genetics
- Cardiometabolic risk factors
- Nutritional epidemiology
- Animal models
- Aging
- New technologies (for phenotyping or treatment)
- In vitro models, including organoids
- Psychological aspects
- Metabolic syndrome
- Type 2 diabetes
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Other obesity-related metabolic disturbances
- Dietary treatment
- Lifestyle intervention
- Pharmacological treatment
- Metabolic surgery
- Intermittent fasting
- Cardiometabolic risk improvement after weight loss
- Body composition changes
- Weight regain
- Predictors of treatment success
- Use of apps for weight loss
- Novel targets
- Transgenerational effects
- Treatment of children and adolescents.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Effects of Lifestyle Factors and Dietary Composition on Energy Metabolism and Weight Regulation (Deadline: 25 May 2025)
- Gene–Diet Interactions and Obesity (Deadline: 25 May 2025)
- Nutritional Supplements Before and After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Diet, Inflammation and Metabolic Complications (Deadline: 5 June 2025)
- Dietary Approaches and Exercise in the Management of Overweight and Obesity (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Nutritional Involvement in Psychopathology and Lifestyle of the Population with Severe Obesity Undergoing Bariatric Surgery or Other Interventional Approaches (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Chronotype and Chrononutrition–Implications for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (Deadline: 10 July 2025)
- Community, School and Family-Based Dietary Interventions for Childhood Obesity (Deadline: 15 July 2025)
- Therapeutic Exercise, Nutrition and Biochemical Insights: Innovations in Obesity Management (Deadline: 15 July 2025)
- Impact of Eating Disorders and Obesity on Quality of Life and Mental Health (Deadline: 25 July 2025)
- Determinants of Human Weight: Studying the Role of Nutrition and Physical Activity Without Undue Commercial Biases (Deadline: 25 August 2025)
- Dietary Assessments for Weight Management (Deadline: 25 August 2025)
- Nutritional and Metabolic Changes Affecting Adipose Tissue Biology (Deadline: 25 August 2025)
- The Role of Physical Activity and Diet on Weight Management (Deadline: 5 September 2025)
- Nutritional Approaches for Managing Obesity-Associated Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 15 September 2025)
- Nutritional Intervention and Physical Activity in Adolescents and Children with Obesity (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- Featured Articles on Nutrition and Obesity Management (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- The Benefits of Prolonged Fasting: Improving Health Beyond Weight Loss (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
- Dietary Solutions for Weight Management and Related Metabolic Disorders (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
- Nutrition, Adipose Tissue, and Human Health (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
- Hot Topics in Nutrition and Obesity (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Impact of Optimized Nutritional Strategies on Weight Control (Deadline: 25 October 2025)
- Weight Management: Current and Future Options in Diet (Deadline: 25 October 2025)
- Nutritional Perspectives in Obesity Treatments (Deadline: 25 October 2025)
- Caloric Restriction on Weight Loss (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
- Targeting Metabolic Disorders and Obesity Through Sugar Intake Reduction and Physical Activity Interventions (Deadline: 25 November 2025)
- Dietary and Exercise Interventions to Target Obesity and Chronic Diseases (Deadline: 5 December 2025)
- Interaction Between Gut Microbiota and Obesity (Deadline: 5 December 2025)
- Chrononutrition for Obesity and Related Diseases (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Diet and Lifestyle Interventions for Child Obesity (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
- Obesity, Inflammation and Diet: The Link Between What We Eat and Chronic Diseases (Deadline: 25 December 2025)
