Relationship Between Nutrition and Allergy and Immunity in Children
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutritional Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editors
Interests: allergy; pediatrics; respiratory diseases; asthma; atopy; atopic dermatitis; allergic rhinitis; food allergy; biological drugs; immunotherapy; prevention
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Interests: pulmonology; pediatrics; allergology; food science; immunology
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Interests: children; asthma; respiratory allergy; food allergy
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: pulmonology; pediatrics; allergology; food science; immunology
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The interplay between nutrition, allergy, and immunity in children represents a rapidly evolving research field with major clinical and public health implications. Nutritional factors, starting from maternal diet and early feeding practices, are known to influence immune system maturation, tolerance induction, and susceptibility to allergic diseases. At the same time, allergic conditions may significantly affect nutritional status, growth, and quality of life in pediatric populations.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge on the bidirectional relationship between nutrition and immune-mediated diseases in children. We welcome contributions that explore the role of breastfeeding, complementary feeding, micronutrients, probiotics, and dietary interventions in allergy prevention and management. In addition, studies addressing the immunological mechanisms linking diet and allergic diseases, as well as clinical trials focused on nutritional strategies for pediatric patients with food allergy, asthma, or atopic dermatitis, are encouraged to be submitted to this Special Issue.
Our goal is to stimulate discussion and disseminate new insights that may guide both clinical practice and future research in pediatric allergy and immunology.
Prof. Dr. Michele Miraglia del Giudice
Dr. Giulio Dinardo
Dr. Cristiana Indolfi
Dr. Angela Klain
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pediatric allergy
- nutrition
- immune system development
- food allergy
- asthma
- atopic dermatitis
- probiotics and microbiota
- allergy prevention
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