Associations of Diet and Body Composition with the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 47
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Dietary factors are some of the most important risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease around the globe. Previous research has identified that certain aspects of a poor diet, like hypercaloric diets that are high in sodium and low in fiber and polyunsaturated fats, may be key risk factors. However, as research has progressed, many questions remain about the way the composition of diets and their impact on body composition (i.e., the amount and location of fat and muscle mass around the body) can affect cardiovascular health, particularly in diverse and underrepresented groups. This Special Issue on the “Associations of Diet and Body Composition with the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease” invites researchers to submit original research and review articles in this area. Topics may include, but are not limited to, macronutrients and micronutrients (and particularly the food sources underlying these nutrients), dietary patterns, ultra-processed foods, dietary consumption in underrepresented groups and diverse populations, novel measurements of diet and body composition, the food matrix, and risk factors for cardiovascular disease like blood pressure, blood lipids, or glycaemia. Epidemiological research, trials, and implementation research are all welcome. Ultimately, the aim of this Special Issue is to advance our understanding about how dietary intake and body composition relate to cardiovascular health in a way that can inform the future of public health guidance for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Jennifer Carter
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- dietary intake
- macronutrients
- micronutrients
- obesity
- body composition
- dietary patterns
- cardiovascular disease (CVD)
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