Dietary Fat and Human Health Outcomes

Dear Colleagues,

We are very excited to announce that in this Special Issue of Nutrients we are planning to bring together articles that discuss the link between dietary fats and health to include all age-related conditions and beyond.

The postulated impact of dietary fats and particularly saturated fats on cardiovascular disease has been a topic of debate for many decades. Numerous enlightening publications in previous years have aimed to elucidate this controversy. Despite the plethora of published research, many questions and controversies remain concerning the scientific basis of the current fat-specific dietary recommendations. The role of dietary fats in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and many other conditions is complex, and further research is required to provide strong evidence on the association between dietary fats and health.

We welcome different types of manuscript submissions, including original research articles and up-to-date reviews (systematic reviews and meta-analyses).

Potential topics may include but are not limited to the associations between dietary fats (saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids) and health outcomes including cardiovascular disease, obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, inflammation, immune function, neurodegeneration/cognitive function/mental health, and child health and development. As food reformulation may be integral in meeting dietary recommendations, we also welcome articles on sustainable product reformulation and fat intake.

Dr. Katerina Vafeiadou
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Nutrients is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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