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The Role of Maternal Nutrition During Breastfeeding
edited by Luana Lopes De Souza and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2106 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal obesity; maternal undernutrition; maternal diet; breastmilk composition; metabolic diseases; metabolic programming; DOHaD concept; offspring development; breastmilk hormones; energy metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Lipids and Lipoproteins in Cardiovascular Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1446 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; dietary patterns; nutrients; fatty acids; lipids; lipoproteins; dyslipidemias; atherosclerosis; genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Effects of Sodium Intake on Human Health submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: sodium; salt intake; blood pressure; cardiovascular disease; health outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Alcohol Consumption and Human Health submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11248 | Submission Open
Keywords: alcohol consumption; health effects; population-based studies; cohort-based studies; alcohol– nutrient interactions; diet quality; energy consumption; eating habits; metabolic disorders; adults; older adults; sex/gender; epidemiology; risk factors; prevention; policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Relationship between Diet and Sleep among Pregnant Women and Children submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9741 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutrients; dietary pattern; sleep quality; sleep quantity; sleep disruption
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
The Impact of Children’s and Adolescents’ Diet, Nutrition and Lifestyle Habits on Physical and Mental Health: From the Latest Perspective submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8959 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutritious status; physical activity; screen time; sleep; bullying; risky behaviours; wellbeing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Hot Topics in Clinical Nutrition (3rd Edition) submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8099 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; food additives; novel foods; artificial foods; processed foods; non-communicable diseases; cancer; malnutrition; food wasting; environment; ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery); nutritional support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Lactation and Breast Milk—the Appropriate System for Postnatal Programming and Disease Prevention submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7114 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast milk; milk exosomes; milk-derived RNAs; milk signaling; gene regulation; signal transduction; nutrigenomics; western diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Advances in Maternal Diet and Diet-Related Lifestyles with Maternal and Child Health submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5542 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal; pregnancy; preconception; postpartum; diet; dietary patterns; healthy lifestyle; health outcomes; intergenerational; developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD); human; animal model
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Fluoride Intake, Metabolism and Health
edited by Ashley J. Malin
submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3899 | Submission Open
Keywords: fluoride; diet; water; salt; metabolism; pathophysiology; nutrition; kidney; liver
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutrition Guidelines for Bariatric Surgery Patients submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3366 | Submission Open
Keywords: bariatric surgery; nutrition guidelines; proteins; carbohydrates; fats; vitamins; minerals; supplementation; nutrition support; dietary intake; diet; nutritional deficiencies; malnutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutrition Management for Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease
edited by Michael John Wilsey
submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2986 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric gastrointestinal diseases; nutritional management; inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); celiac disease; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs); dietary interventions; nutrient absorption; allergen avoidance; pediatric nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Antioxidants, Physical Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease: Nutritional and Lifestyle Interventions
edited by , Patrick Türck and
submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1353 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; exercise; health; cardiovascular; lifestyle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Current Insights into Genome-Based Personalized Nutrition Technology
edited by
submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 895 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetics; nutrigenetics; personalized nutrition; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); non-communicable diseases (NCDs); obesity; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Phytochemicals in Foods, Plant Extracts, and Nutraceuticals, Their Bioavailability and Integral Health Effects
edited by , and José Luis Espartero Sánchez
submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 542 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; bioavailability; nutraceuticals; plant extracts; food science; health effects; metabolism; antioxidants; functional foods; disease prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Recent Advances in the Regulation of Lipid Metabolism by Food Bioactive Ingredients
edited by
submission deadline 10 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2228 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipid metabolism; natural products; nutrients; functional lipids; chronic diseases; MASLD; ferroptosis; food bioactive ingredients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Mineral Nutrition on Human Health and Disease submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 49585 | Submission Open
Keywords: health; disease; mineral; micronutrient; trace elements; iron; zinc; copper; selenium; anemia; cancer; diabetes; osteoporosis; cardiovascular; hypertension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
The Role of Protein and Carbohydrate Supplementation in Improving Athletic Performance
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 19975 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports nutrition; performance; recovery; protein supplementation; carbohydrate supplementation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Effect of Dietary Components on Gut Homeostasis and Microbiota
edited by Zhengyuan Zhai, and Xu Yang
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16129 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut health; gut homeostasis; gut microbiota; prebiotics; probiotics; gut barrier function; gut disorders; gut– brain axis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Nutritional Requirements of Pregnant and Lactating Women submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11169 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; pregnancy; lactation; fetal health; epigenetic modifications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Adopting Sustainable Dietary Patterns: Effects of Food Labeling, Food Choices, and Eating Behaviors (2nd Edition) submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9074 | Submission Open
Keywords: labeling; sustainability; consumer behavior; nutrition; health; environment; sociocultural; economics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Protein and Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7663 | Submission Open
Keywords: hypertrophy; protein quantity; distribution; food matrix; protein source; amino acids; skeletal muscle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Functional Lipids and Human Health
edited by Jingjing Duan
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6472 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary lipids; lipid metabolism; human health; functional lipids; sphingolipids; cholesterol; phospholipids; fatty acids; nutrition; lipidomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Exercise, Diet and Type 2 Diabetes
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4913 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; diet; type 2 diabetes; skeletal muscle mass; sarcopenia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Food and Nutrition Policy for Exercise and Other Health Behaviors
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3877 | Submission Open
Keywords: weight management; obesity prevention; noncommunicable disease; physical activity; exercise; sport; sedentary behaviour; sitting time; sleep; diet; eating; policy implementation; policy framework
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
The Influence of School Meals on Children and Adolescents
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2839 | Submission Open
Keywords: school meals; health outcomes; nutritional outcomes; educational outcomes; economic outcomes; equity  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Approaches and Novel Dietary Strategies to Manage Sarcopenia submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2236 | Submission Open
Keywords: malnutrition; sarcopenia; diet therapy; rehabilitation; rehabilitation nutrition; disaster
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Lipids and Lifestyle Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1872 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; dietary lipids; endogenous lipids; lipidome; metabolome; animal study; clinical study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Nutrition, Diet and Metabolism in Pregnancy submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1632 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; pregnancy; maternal diet; gestational nutrition; prenatal supplementation; dietary interventions; pregnancy outcomes; micronutrient intake
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Nutritional Intervention in the Intensive Care Unit: New Advances submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 611 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; critical care; nutrition support; calories; protein; malnutrition; failure to thrive; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; oral nutrition; complex medical; ECMO; MODS; social determinants of health; medical outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
The Potential of Personalized Diets for Healthy Living in Older Adults
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 600 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthy aging; dietary guidelines; nutrition and aging; functional foods; macronutrient balance; micronutrient deficiencies; sarcopenia prevention; cognitive health; metabolic regulation; bioactive compounds; chronic disease management; longevity; muscle mass maintenance; osteoporosis prevention; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
The Role of Dietary Bioactives in Bowel Health
edited by Linda Zhong
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 557 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary bioactives; bowel health; inflammatory bowel disease; irritable bowel syndrome; colorectal cancer; nutritional strategies; immune modulation; intestinal barrier integrity; gut microbiota; bile acid metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Health Challenges in Cancer Survivorship: Personalized Dietary Strategies, Exercise and Behavioral Intervention
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary changes; nutritional supplements; malnutrition; rehabilitation; exercise intervention; nutritional intervention; sarcopenia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Protein Consumption and the Elderly
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthy ageing; malnutrition; geriatric nutrition; protein intake; adequate nutrient intake; comorbidity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
The Role of Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds in Musculoskeletal System
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-derived bioactive compounds; bone; muscle; cartilage; musculoskeletal disorders; osteoporosis; osteoarthritis; polyphenols; flavonoids; alkaloids; terpenoids; sarcopenia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Macronutrient Intake Strategies in Recreational and Competitive Athletes
edited by Parker Hyde and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports nutrition; macronutrients; meal timing; precision nutrition; carbohydrates; lipids; proteins; ergogenic aids; low-carbohydrate diet; high-carbohydrate diet; competitive athletes; recreational athletes; novel strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutritional Modulation of Gut Signals submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary factors; gut neuroendocrine factors; gut hormones; metabolic diseases; insulin resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Twenty-Four-Hour Movement Guidelines and Dietary Patterns Across Populations
edited by William Rodrigues Tebar, and Vandrize Meneghini
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: twenty-four-hour movement behaviors; food consumption; eating patterns; nutrient intake; physical activity; sedentary behavior; sleep
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Diet–Microbiome Interaction in Gastrointestinal Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 20565 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; gut microbiome; gastrointestinal disorders; fiber; macronutrients; food substances; gut microbiota; intestine; feces; gut bacteria; lifestyle; supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Implications of Diet and the Gut Microbiome in Neuroinflammation
edited by , Jean Charles Preiser and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10666 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain– gut axis; inflammation; diet; dysbiosis; probiotics; prebiotics; short-chain fatty acids; polyphenols; omega-3 fatty acids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Nutritional Surveys and Assessment of Unhealthy Eating Behaviors
edited by Yingnan Jia
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8284 | Submission Open
Keywords: eating disorders; innovative methods; dietary evaluation; dietary pattern transition; appropriate technology for different populations; nutrition related chronic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
The Intervention and Regulatory Potential of Natural Active Substances in Foods on Chronic Diseases
edited by , Guangxu Ren and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1777 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural active substances; chronic diseases; metabolite; animal peptide; asthma; hypertension; diabetes; obesity; mental health disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Artificial Intelligence in Nutrition Research: Current and Future Perspectives and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1323 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in nutrition; machine learning in nutritional science; personalized nutrition; nutritional epidemiology; big data in nutrition research; dietary assessment tools; predictive modeling in nutrition; AI-driven public health strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
National Nutrition Survey in Republic of Korea
edited by Minji Kang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 733 | Submission Open
Keywords: national nutrition surveys in Korea; dietary patterns; diet quality; diet-related chronic diseases; temporal dietary trends; nutritional status and monitoring; food security; dietary behavior; Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Precision Nutrition Apply in Cereal Grain Study
edited by and Qingyu Zhao
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: minor cereals; whole grains; health benefits; precision compounding; obesity; diabetes; carbohydrates; proteins; lipin; bioactive substance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
Diet, Inflammation and Intestinal Homeostasis in Pediatric Population
edited by Magdalena Kurnik-Łucka
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: intestinal homeostasis; gut in infants and children; infants and children microbiome; nutritional diseases; developing the gut– brain axis; ultra-processed foods; anti-inflammatory diets; pro-inflammatory diets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
The Role of Microbiota in Nutrition and Diet: An Ever-Evolving Relationship
edited by Luís Collado-Yurrita
submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 52238 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota; diet; nutrition; allergy; irritable colon; oral biofilm; butyrate; probiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Vitamin D in the New Decade: Facts, Controversies, and Future Perspectives for Daily Clinical Practice
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 30641 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamin D; nutrition; infections; epidemiology; cardiovascular disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Gut Microbiota with Chronic Disease—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19984 | Submission Open
Keywords: prebiotics; probiotics; synbiotics; postbiotics; microbiota; chronic disease; gut dysbiosis; fecal microbiota transplantation; gut bacterial metabolites; live biotherapeutic products; next-generation prebiotics; next-generation probiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
A Path Towards Personalized Smart Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14977 | Submission Open
Keywords: personalized smart nutrition; personalized diet plan; nutrient monitoring; remote health monitoring systems; wearable devices; mobile apps; virtual reality; genomic testing; metabolic profiling; AI and machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
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