Impact of Diet, Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior on Non-Communicable Disease Development
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutritional Epidemiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions, are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Modifiable lifestyle factors—particularly, diet, physical activity, and sedentary behavior—play a central role in the development and progression of NCDs. Nutritional quality, energy balance, and dietary patterns influence metabolic risk, inflammation, and gut microbiota, while physical activity levels and sedentary behavior impact insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular function, and overall metabolic health. This Special Issue seeks original research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses that explore mechanisms, epidemiology, interventions, and outcomes related to diet and movement behaviors in the context of NCD prevention and management. Studies that incorporate innovative methodologies, behavioral frameworks, or population-specific insights—especially those with implications for policy or clinical practice—are particularly encouraged. Our goal is to deepen the understanding of how lifestyle behaviors interact to influence chronic disease risk and to inform evidence-based strategies for promoting long-term health.
Dr. Jennifer Frediani
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- diet
- nutrition
- intuitive eating
- dietary patterns
- energy balance
- gut microbiota
- lifestyle
- physical activity
- sedentary behavior
- weight neutral
- non-communicable diseases
- cardiovascular disease
- type 2 diabetes
- cancer
- chronic respiratory
- inflammation
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