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:
- Nutrition, Weight, and Health Outcomes in Adolescents and Young Adults (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Nutritional-Induced and Exogenous Ketosis: Impact on Metabolism, Appetite, Body Weight and Composition (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- The Role of Dietary Antioxidants in Obesity (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Recent Advances in Precision Nutrition in Obesity (Deadline: 20 December 2023)
- Diet and Nutrition Approaches in Obesity Treatment (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- From Obesity to Eating Disorders: Scaling Up the Evidence (Deadline: 15 January 2024)
- Dietary Strategies for Obesity (Deadline: 25 January 2024)
- Nutrition and Lifestyle Intervention on Child Obesity (Deadline: 15 February 2024)
- Nutritional Management and Body Composition after Bariatric Surgery (Deadline: 5 March 2024)
- The Role of Therapeutic Patient Education in Lifestyle and Behavioral Changes in People with Obesity (Deadline: 5 March 2024)
- Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence: Etiology, Prevention and Treatment (Deadline: 5 March 2024)
- Nutritional Follow Up after Bariatric Surgery and Medical Adjuvant Therapy (Deadline: 15 March 2024)
- Prevention of Obesity in the Lifecycle: Risks and Determinants (Deadline: 15 March 2024)
- Advances in Pediatric Obesity Prevention (Deadline: 25 March 2024)
- Screen Time, Dietary Intake, and Obesity (Deadline: 25 March 2024)
- Dietary Behaviors and Obesity Predisposition (Deadline: 5 April 2024)
- High-Fat Diet, Obesity, and Behavioral Health (Deadline: 15 April 2024)
- The Connection between Diet and the Presence of Obesity and Kidney Disease (Deadline: 25 April 2024)
- High-Fat Diet, Obesity and Related Inflammation (Deadline: 5 May 2024)
- The Role of Obesogenic Dietary Behaviors in Children and Adolescents—2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 May 2024)
- Diet and Lifestyle Intervention for Weight Management (Deadline: 15 May 2024)
- Ketogenic Diet: Impact on Weight Management (Deadline: 25 May 2024)
- Dietary Management of Weight Loss (Deadline: 25 May 2024)
- Nutrition and Obesity Associated Health Disorders: Advances in Predictors, Diagnosis and Management (Deadline: 15 June 2024)
- Nutrition and Lifestyle Intervention for Obese Adolescents (Deadline: 25 June 2024)
- Diet, Dietary Components, Inflammation, Obesity and Metabolic Complications (Deadline: 5 July 2024)
- Community-Based Strategies for Obesity Prevention: A Nutritional Perspective (Deadline: 5 August 2024)
- The Role of Dietary Patterns in Malnutrition – Relevance of Body Weight upon Non-communicable Diseases (Deadline: 20 August 2024)