Beyond Weight Loss: The Role of Exercise and Nutrition in Managing Morbid Obesity and Related Comorbidities
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 803
Special Issue Editor
2. Sports Science and Performance Physiology Research Group, Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
Interests: exercise physiology; sports medicine; physical activity; muscle physiology; cardiorespiratory fitness; chronic diseases; nutrition; obesity; metabolic syndrome
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Morbid obesity is a complex and multifaceted condition that significantly increases the risk of developing severe comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction. Given the rising prevalence of obesity-related health complications, there is an urgent need for effective, evidence-based treatment strategies. Physical activity and nutrition play a pivotal role in both the prevention and management of morbid obesity and its associated comorbidities. Research suggests that structured exercise and targeted dietary interventions can not only facilitate weight loss but also improve metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall well-being. However, many questions remain regarding the optimal exercise modalities, nutritional strategies, and their combined effects on long-term health outcomes.
The goal of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive update on and novel insights into the role of exercise and nutrition in treating morbid obesity and mitigating the related health risks. I invite researchers to submit original research or up-to-date review articles that explore the physiological, metabolic, and clinical effects of dietary interventions, exercise programs, and their synergistic impact on obesity-related comorbidities.
This Special Issue aims to present latest findings in the field and foster discussions on innovative and integrative approaches for managing morbid obesity and improving patient outcomes.
Yours sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Dejan Reljic
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- morbid obesity
- exercise interventions
- nutritional strategies
- metabolic health
- obesity-related comorbidities
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