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Nutrients publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Protein Consumption and the Elderly
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submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 510 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthy ageing; malnutrition; geriatric nutrition; protein intake; adequate nutrient intake; comorbidity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Measuring Healthy Diets: The Past, Present and Future of Dietary Assessment submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary data collection; dietary indicators; food consumption assessment; nutrition monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Current Insights into Household and Community Food and Nutrition Security submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open
Keywords: food and nutrition security; monitoring and surveillance; advocacy; strategies; food relief
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Food Packaging and Nutrition Labelling for Human Health
edited by Ayten Aylin Tas
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open
Keywords: front-of-pack (FOP) labelling; Nutri-Score; nutrition labelling; food packaging innovation; consumer health behaviour; nutrient bioavailability; smart packaging; AI in food labelling; health claims regulation; visual communication design; food reformulation; labelling policy; sustainable packaging; nutritional information systems; public health nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Tackling Malnutrition: What's on the Agenda? submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: global health; public health; maternal health; child health; neonatal health; adolescent health; malnutrition; epidemiology; migrant health; developing countries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutrition, Physical Activity and Chronic Disease—3rd Edition
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submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; physical activity; chronic disease; exercise; prevention; treatment; workplace health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutrition, Dietary Patterns, and Biochemical Mechanisms in Endometriosis
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submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open
Keywords: endometriosis; nutrition; dietary patterns; micronutrients; nutritional supplement; gut– immune– endocrine axis; oxidative stress; endocrine system; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
The Lipid–Health Connection: How Dietary Intake and Lipid Metabolism Affect Human Health
edited by Jingjing Duan
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary lipids; lipid metabolism; human health; sphingolipids; cholesterol; phospholipids; fatty acids; nutrition; lipidomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Nutritional Strategies to Support Health and Performance in Female Athletes
edited by Katherine Black
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; diet; women; female; exercise; athlete; performance; exercise training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutritional Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Oral Diseases submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; supplements; biostimulators; adaptogens; oral cavity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Dietary Fatty Acids in the Prevention and Progression of Chronic Diseases
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submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatty acid; dietary fat; chronic disease; autoimmune disorder; chronic low-grade inflammation; cardiovascular disease; cancer; diabetes; metabolic disease; neurological disease; neurodegenerative disorder
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Linking Fruit and Vegetable Bioactives to Human Health and Wellness submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; fruits; vegetables; whole grains; dietary bioactives; health; disease prevention; functional foods; antioxidant; non-essential nutrient
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutrient Intake and Dietary Therapy in Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
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submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; nutrient intake; dietary habits; cardiovascular risk; cardiovascular health; disease prevention; factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Next-Generation Nutrition Approaches to Bone Health and Osteoporosis
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submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteoporosis; calcium; vitamin D; dietary guidelines; bone cross talk; gut– bone axis; dietary patterns
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutritional Approaches for Managing Obesity-Associated Metabolic Diseases
edited by Neda Akhavan
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 35005 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiometabolic disorders; inflammation; adiposity; dietary patterns; functional foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Adopting Sustainable Dietary Patterns: Effects of Food Labeling, Food Choices, and Eating Behaviors (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 30569 | Submission Open
Keywords: labeling; sustainability; consumer behavior; nutrition; health; environment; sociocultural; economics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Intervention in the Intensive Care Unit: New Advances submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3427 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; critical care; nutrition support; calories; protein; malnutrition; failure to thrive; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; oral nutrition; complex medical; ECMO; MODS; social determinants of health; medical outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Patterns, Lipid Metabolism and Fatty Liver Disease
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2130 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; MASLD; lipid metabolism; insulin resistance; gut microbiota; obesity; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Impact of Circadian Rhythms and Dietary Patterns on Human Health
edited by Matt Ulgherait
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1168 | Submission Open
Keywords: circadian rhythm; time-restricted eating; TRE; intermittent fasting; IF; insulin signaling; mTOR; obesity; shift work; diabetes; microbiome; nutrient signaling; sleep; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Intermittent Fasting and Cardiovascular Health: Mechanisms, Benefits, and Clinical Evidence
edited by Araceli Muñoz-Garach and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open
Keywords: intermittent fasting; cardiovascular disease; cardiometabolic health; lipid profile; blood pressure; glycemic control; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Application of New Metabolomics Approaches in Studying the Nutrition-Microbiome Reciprocal Interaction
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomics; metabolomics; gut microbiome; nutrigenomics; metabolic diseases; metabolic networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Neuroprotective Roles of Dietary Bioactive Compounds submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroprotection; dietary bioactive compounds; cerebrovascular function; cognition; polyphenols; flavonoids; neuroinflammation; cardiometabolic diseases; gut– brain axis; brain structure and function; ageing; neurodegeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Enhancing Bioavailability and Efficacy of Natural Compounds for Inflammation, Lipid, and Glucose Control submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural compounds; anti-inflammatory activity; lipid-lowering effects; hypoglycemic effects; bioactive phytochemicals; metabolic disorders; diabetes management; cardiovascular disease; molecular mechanisms; potential applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Glycobiology of Human Milk in Shaping Infant Gut Function and Immunity
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: human milk; glycobiology; gut microbiota; mucosal signaling; gut homeostasis; anaerobic fermentation; short chain fatty acids; bioinformatics; metabolomics; glycomics; human milk oligosacchrides; innate immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
A Path Towards Personalized Smart Nutrition
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submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 31991 | Submission Open
Keywords: personalized smart nutrition; personalized diet plan; nutrient monitoring; remote health monitoring systems; wearable devices; mobile apps; virtual reality; genomic testing; metabolic profiling; AI and machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Early Nutrition and Neurodevelopment
edited by Linda Larson-Prior and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 28453 | Submission Open
Keywords: early nutrition; human milk; breastfeeding; supplemental feeding; micronutrients; fetal nutrition; early childhood nutrition; structural neurodevelopment; functional neurodevelopment; brain development; cognitive development; nutrition and emotional development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Food Functional Factors and Nutritional Health
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15563 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological activities; functional foods; microbiome; health conditions; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Economics, Environment and Policies That Influence Nutrition Management in Healthcare
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submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12804 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition economics; healthcare polices; environmental challenge; patient-reported measures; implementation science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Featured Articles on Nutrition and Obesity Management (3rd Edition) submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8524 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; dietary treatment; lifestyle intervention; pharmacological treatment; metabolic surgery; intermittent fasting; cardiometabolic risk improvement; body composition changes; weight regain; predictors of treatment success; use of wearable devices and apps for weight loss and weight maintenance; novel targets; treatment of children and adolescents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Diet and Nutrition Approaches to Support Cancer Patients Post-Acute Active Treatment
edited by and Brenton Baguley
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4289 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutrition; nutrition and exercise; cancer; cancer survivors; malnutrition; long-term follow-up; nutrition impact symptoms; long-term nutrition screening; quality of life; long-term survival
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Plant-Based Diet: Health Perspective submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4241 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-derived foods; functional food plants; vegan diets; plant-based diet; therapy; chronic disease management; healthy gut; fermented plant-derived foods; healthy life; complementary treatment; edible oils; spices; traditional medicine; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Diet on Gut Health and Celiac Disease
edited by Kofi Clarke
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2593 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamins; micronutrient deficiencies; dietary fiber content; bone health; prebiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Nutritional Interventions and Dietary Supplements in Chronic Diseases: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential
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submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2523 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional intervention; dietary supplements; bioactive compounds and functional foods; micronutrients and phytochemicals; molecular mechanisms of action; nutritional signaling pathways; gut microbiota and probiotics; nutritional genomics and epigenetics; experimental nutrition models; clinical nutrition and chronic disease; systematic reviews and meta-analyses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Gut Health: New Frontiers in Treating Obesity, Diabetes, and Metabolic Disorders
edited by Kequan Zhou
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1458 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; prebiotics; probiotics; synbiotics; glycemic control; insulin resistance; inflammation; gut microbiome; gut barrier integrity; microbiota-targeted therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Diet and Lifestyle Interventions for Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
edited by Sangeeta Rao Kashyap
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1231 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; nutrition; diet; exercise; caloric restriction; type 2 diabetes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Early-Life Nutrition and Health Trajectories: A Focus on Neurodevelopment and Metabolism
edited by Katherine Svensson and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 1172 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; growth and development; lifespan; child; prenatal nutrition; fetal programming; malnutrition; health promotion; mitigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Research on the Factors Related to Food Choices to Promote Healthy Eating submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1090 | Submission Open
Keywords: food choice; healthy eating; eating behaviours; decision-making; consumer psychology; consumer neuroscience; food consumption; food communication; emotions; neuromarketing; nudge; consumer behavior; senses and perception
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Management for Patients with Inborn Errors of Metabolism
edited by Peter R. Baker II
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 935 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic acidemias; urea cycle disorders; galactosemia; hereditary fructose intolerance; glycogen storage disorders; phenylketonuria; disorders of lysine metabolism; aminoacidopathy; maple syrup urine disease; homocystinuria
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Role of Bioactive Compounds in Oxidative Stress and Inflammation submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; oxidative stress; inflammation; antioxidants; polyphenols; flavonoids; flavonoids; dietary supplements; chronic diseases; bioavailability; therapeutic applications  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
The Role of Special Diets in Paediatric Metabolic, Neurological and Immune-Mediated Disorders
edited by Eugen-Matthias Strehle
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutrition; therapy; paediatrics; childhood; phenylketonuria; galactosaemia; epilepsy; diabetes mellitus; coeliac disease; cow’ s milk protein allergy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Nutrition
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submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; diabetes; dietary therapy; exercise therapy; muscle mass; body fat
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Harnessing Natural Bioactives for Sustainable Nutrition and Chronic Disease Control
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; chronic disease control; health promotion; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; immunomodulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Dietary Inflammatory Index: The Inflammatory Potential of Diet and Human Health submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary inflammatory index; inflammatory diet; diet-related inflammation; oxidative stress; immune system; anti- and proinflammatory signaling pathways; antioxidant activity; food processing; cellular functions; disease prevention; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Perspectives in Hormonal Health and Endocrine Disorders submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; hormonal health; endocrine disorders; endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs); metabolism; micronutrients; mnvironmental exposures; public health; lifestyle; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Allergy in Pediatrics: Nutritional Prevention and Intervention
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submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric allergy; prevention; nutrition; dietary interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Do the Nutritional Value of Functional Food and Consumer Preferences to It Always Go Hand in Hand?
edited by , Anna Jędrusek-Golińska and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional food; sensory analysis; nutrient fortification; maintaining a healthy lifestyle; consumer analysis; diet-related diseases; age-related nutritional status; anthropometry; diet quality scores; food-frequency questionnaire; hormonal disorders/hormonal status; metabolic disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Impact of Eating Disorders and Emotional Eating on Health
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submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: emotional eating; stress-related eating; dysregulated eating; binge eating; eating disorders; public health; mental health; social determinants of health; obesity; behavioral change; digital health; ecological momentary assessment (EMA); digital just-in-time interventions (JITAI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Life’s Essential 8 for Pregnant Women and Children: New Evidence from Epidemiological and Genetic Studies
edited by Qian Yang, and Jiayao Xu
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifestyle; physical activity; smoking; sleep; nutrition; body weight control; cholesterol control; glucose; blood pressure; Mendelian randomization; triangulation; mental health; pregnancy disorders; perinatal health; children
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Diet and Lifestyle Habits, Chronic Diseases and Disability Status in Older Adults
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submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic diseases; non-communicable diseases; disability; functionality; nutrition; diet; nutrients; physical activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
New Perspective on Nutrient Intake and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
edited by Longjian Liu
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrient intake; novel and advanced dietary patterns (e.g.; reduced rank regression [RRR]; principal component analysis [PCA]; cluster analysis); inflammatory and metabolic pathways linking nutrients to cardiovascular outcomes; metabolomics and nutritional biomarkers; diet– aging interactions; vascular and biological age metrics; nutrient– gene interactions and epigenetics in cardiovascular disease risk; mediation; interaction; and causal inference in nutritional epidemiology; risk prediction modeling; AI/machine learning methods; large-scale prospective cohort studies; large-scale randomized clinical trials; large-scale electronic health records and claims data
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
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