Nutrition-Based Approaches for Prevention and Early Detection of Metabolic Disease and Insulin Resistance in Young Adults

Dear Colleagues,

The rising prevalence of metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance in adolescents and young adults in their teens and twenties represents a critical global health challenge. This Special Issue of Nutrients focuses on identifying early physiological markers and implementing nutritional strategies to mitigate long-term chronic disease risks. We seek high-quality original research and systematic reviews that bridge nutritional science, clinical laboratory science, and preventive medicine. We encourage submissions addressing the following thematic areas:

• Novel Diagnostic Biomarkers: Identifying early indicators of glucose intolerance and insulin sensitivity beyond standard fasting glucose.
• Nutritional Interventions: The impact of specific dietary patterns, such as low-glycemic load or plant-based nutrition, on reversing early metabolic shifts.
• Lifestyle and Sleep Physiology: Investigating the relationship between circadian disruption, sleep hygiene, and metabolic health in university-aged cohorts.
• Preventive Screening: Innovative approaches in clinical chemistry and public health statistics to detect high-risk individuals early.
• Gut Microbiota: The role of the microbiome–metabolic axis in modulating systemic inflammation in youth.

By highlighting early detection and intervention, this issue aims to provide a framework for reducing the lifelong burden of metabolic disease. We look forward to your innovative contributions that focus on the intersection of nutrition and metabolic health.

Dr. Takao Kimura
Guest Editor

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