Physical Activity, Metabolic Health, and Nutritional Interventions
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Nutrition and Food Safety Research, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
Interests: physical activity; sport nutrients; metabolomics; diabetes; insulin resistance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent studies show that beyond energy balance, innovative nutritional strategies such as optimized macronutrient composition, adequate micronutrient intake, bioactive food components, and precise nutrient timing can profoundly influence inflammation, mitochondrial function, hormonal regulation, and gut–muscle–metabolism communication. These nutritional factors not only modulate energy pathways but also shape immune responses and metabolic adaptations at both cellular and systemic levels.
When combined with structured exercise programs, these approaches enhance metabolic flexibility, improve substrate utilization, and promote adaptive responses that sustain long-term metabolic homeostasis. The integration of tailored nutrition with physical activity represents a promising avenue for improving cardiometabolic outcomes and preventing chronic diseases across diverse populations.
This Special Issue welcomes research that bridges molecular mechanisms, clinical applications, and translational perspectives to explore how nutrition and exercise jointly regulate metabolic health. Submissions incorporating multi-omics analyses, biomarkers, behavioral determinants, or digital monitoring tools are encouraged. By linking nutrition science with exercise physiology and precision health, this issue aims to advance evidence-based and personalized strategies that strengthen metabolic resilience and foster sustainable well-being.
Dr. Xiaomin Sun
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metabolic health
- physical activity
- nutrition
- personalized intervention
- energy metabolism
- precision health
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