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The Ergogenic Effects of Caffeine Intake in Sport

edited by

Ajmol Ali

and Kaio Vitzel

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5251 | Submission Open

Keywords: time trial; muscle endurance; sprint; anaerobic; cardiorespiratory endurance; safety; optimum dose; side effects; genetic variability; habituation; youth; sex differences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

The Role of Bioactive Compounds in Human Health and Diseases (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jacqueline Isaura Alvarez-Leite

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3516 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; obesity; diabetes; tumors; inflammatory; cardiovascular disease; plants; immunity; diet; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Chrononutrition: New Strategies for Approaching the Study of Bioactive Compounds in Metabolic Syndrome

edited by

Begoña Muguerza

and

Jorge R. Soliz-Rueda

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 784 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; chrononutrition; circadian rhythms; clock system; metabolism; metabolic syndrome; obesity; nutrigenomic; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)

Therapeutic Exercise, Nutrition and Biochemical Insights: Innovations in Obesity Management

edited by

Gian Mario Migliaccio

and

Taner Akbulut

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 661 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity management; therapeutic exercise; nutritional interventions; biochemical mechanisms; metabolic health; hormonal balance; weight management; systemic inflammation; personalized nutrition; integrated treatment strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)

Kidney Nutrition and Metabolism

edited by

Jeanette Mary Andrade

Yoshiyuki Morishita

Ilia Beberashvili

and

Mona Boaz

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open

Keywords: kidney disease; nutrition; metabolism; dietary habits; clinical studies; observational studies; systematic review/meta-analyses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Calorie Restriction in Human Health

edited by

Anca Ungurianu

and

Denisa Marilena Margină

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: calorie restriction; fasting; dietary interventions; healthspan; disease prevention; inflammation; metabolic disease; neurodegenerative disease; aging; epigenetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)

Diet, the Exposome, and Immunity: Microbiota and Beyond

edited by

Akihito Harusato

and

Tingchao He

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiota; host– microbe interactions; immunity; diet; exposome; nutritional immunology; environmental exposures; lifecourse health; nutrients; nutrition education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

The Adverse Effects of Trans Fatty Acids in the Diet on Human Health

edited by

Hanna Mojska

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: trans fatty acids (TFAs); r-TFAs; i-TFAs; diet-related diseases; food; body fluids; analytical methods; estimation of exposure; nutritional recommendations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Functional Foods in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Disorders

edited by

Sabina Lachowicz-Wiśniewska

and

Ewa Raczkowska

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; metabolic disorders; type 2 diabetes mellitus; obesity; insulin resistance; polyphenolic compounds; probiotics; postbiotics; gut microbiota; glucose metabolism; dietary prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)

The Role of Dietary Interventions in Improving Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

edited by

Jiangbo Ying

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder (ASD); dietary interventions; therapeutic diets; gut– brain axis; nutritional therapy; microbiota; probiotics; prebiotics; neurodevelopment; behavioral outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)

Environmental Impacts on Human Nutrition and Health

edited by Cesar Reis, Sabina Gandhi and Neal Malik

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental determinants; sustainable diets; food quality; soil nutrients; water contamination; air pollution; occupational exposure; toxic metals; endocrine disruptors; health-risk assessment; planetary health; nutritional epidemiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)

Advancing Methodological Rigor in Nutritional Epidemiology

edited by

Jamie Seabrook

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional epidemiology; methodological rigor; dietary assessment; measurement error; confounding; causal inference; observational studies; public health nutrition; epidemiologic methods; nutrition methods; statistical modeling; research reproducibility; evidence-based nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)

The Ketogenic Diet: Effects on Human Metabolism and Brain Health

edited by

Rita Polito

and Giovanni Messina

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: ketogenic diet; ketone bodies; human metabolism; brain health; cognitive function; neuroprotection; insulin sensitivity; adiponectin; orexin; inflammation; lipid metabolism; epilepsy; neurodegenerative diseases; nutritional therapy; metabolic flexibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)

Bioactive Compounds and Lifestyle Strategies in Metabolic Syndrome

edited by

María Martínez Olcina

and

Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; metabolic syndrome; cardiometabolic health; nutraceuticals; lifestyle modification; oxidative stress; dietary patterns; physical activity; exercise interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)

Nutritional Modulation of Blood Glucose and Energy Homeostasis in Weight Management

edited by Kim Ki-Suk

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive food compounds; nutritional regulation; glucose homeostasis; energy homeostasis; metabolic health; glycemic control; energy balance; nutrient-gene interactions; gut-liver-brain axis; metabolic diseases; omics technologies; metabolic surgery; obesity medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)

The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Depression: From Biological Mechanisms to Clinical Targets

edited by Annamaria Cattaneo

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: omega-3 fatty acids; eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA); docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs); depression; major depressive disorder (MDD); mental health; nutritional psychiatry; precision nutrition; diet

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Physical Activity, Metabolic Health, and Nutritional Interventions

edited by

Xiaomin Sun

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic health; physical activity; nutrition; personalized intervention; energy metabolism; precision health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Human Milk, Fortifiers, and Infant Formula Innovations: Advancing Nutrition and Health in Preterm and Term Infants

edited by

Yvan Vandenplas

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast feeding; formula feeding; term infant; preterm infant; nutrition; microbiota; cow’ s milk allergy; lipid; protein; macronutrient; micronutrient

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Roles of Maternal Nutrition and Metabolic Health in Offspring Development

edited by Xiaozhong Wen

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: preconception; pregnancy; postpartum; postnatal; diet; nutrition; diabetes; insulin resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)

Metabolic Adaptations to Nutritional and Exercise Interventions in Health and Diseases

edited by

Cristina Casals

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic adaptation; mitochondrial function; oxidative stress; exercise physiology; exercise training; physical activity; physical performance; nutritional interventions; type 2 diabetes; insulin resistance; chronic disease; obesity; diabesity; metabolic syndrome; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Sarcopenic Obesity and Muscle Loss: Next-Gen Nutrition and Metabolism

edited by Marco Mirani

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: sarcopenia; obesity; sarcopenic obesity; body composition; free fat mass; fat mass; cardiovascular disease; diabetes; liver steatosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)

Diet, Nutrition and Pediatric Metabolic Liver Diseases (PMLD)

edited by

Nicoleta Gimiga

and

Anna Alisi

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic diseases; children; gut-liver-axis; early-life nutrition; diet; nutrigenomics; metabolomics; inborn errors of metabolism; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Sustainable Diets and Policy Innovations for Healthier Food Systems

edited by Rosario Pastor,

Carolina García

and

Carmen da Casa

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food systems; healthy diets; food security; sustainable; food policies; local foods; innovative food; alternative proteins; artificial intelligence; circular food economy; resilient food systems; food waste reduction; food biodiversity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)

Eating and Energy Intake in Resistance Exercise

edited by

Raúl López-Grueso

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition strategies; muscle hypertrophy; energy balance; strength; skeletal muscle adaptations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Nutrition, Exercise, and Health: Nutritional Supplements, Exercise Training, Skeletal Muscle Health, and Performance

edited by Sang-Rok Lee and

Yong Woo An

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16849 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional supplements; exercise training; exercise intervention; skeletal muscle function; dietary patterns; physical performance; metabolomics; well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

mHealth Interventions for Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Metabolic Management

edited by

Nektaria Polychronaki

and Nicolas C. Nicolaides

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2551 | Submission Open

Keywords: mHealth; health behaviors; nutrition; lifestyle interventions; metabolic health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)

The Role of the Exposome and Nutrition in Body Composition: Implications for Health and Disease

edited by

Paola Gualtieri

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2443 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; eating behaviour; body composition; DXA; BIA; energy expenditure; clinical nutrition; exposome; microbiota; chronic non-communicable disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)

Public Health, Nutritional Behavior and Nutritional Status—3rd Edition

edited by

Sabina Lachowicz-Wiśniewska

and Agata Kotowska

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 970 | Submission Open

Keywords: public health; community health; social health; functional food; bioactive compounds; bioavailability; pro-health properties; dietary supplements; nutrition and dietetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)

The Effects of Diet on Maternal Obesity and Infant Health

edited by Radzisław Mierzyński and Elżbieta Poniedziałek-Czajkowska

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 568 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; obesity; pregnancy; fetus; newborn; gestational diabetes mellitus; metabolic syndrome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutrition and Mental Health: Strategies for Prevention and Intervention

edited by Debbiesiu Lee

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; mental health; well-being; prevention; intervention; depression; anxiety; cognition; gut– brain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)

Nutrition in Palliative Care

edited by Huiin Cheng and Koji Amano

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: food; diet; malnutrition; cachexia; appetite; quality of life; palliative care; supportive care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Phytochemicals and Gut Health: Benefits and Mechanisms

edited by

Raquel Abalo

and

Daniela Gabbia

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; brain– gut axis; gastrointestinal tract; immune– gut axis; gut health; polyphenols; plant-derived bioactive peptides; plant-derived dietary fats; prebiotics; phytocannabinoids

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)

Diet, Nutrition and Body Tissues in Patients with Heart Failure

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; diet; appetite; nutrition; frailty; skeletal muscle; fat tissue; survival; cardiac cachexia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

The Interplay Between Nutrition, Fasting, and Metabolic Health

edited by Robin Mesnage

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: prolonged fasting; intermittent fasting; metabolic health; nutrient metabolism; time-restricted eating; dietary patterns; gut microbiota; muscle preservation; lipid metabolism; insulin sensitivity; low-caloric intake; inflammatory markers; mitochondrial function; clinical outcomes; energy metabolism; weight loss

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)

Effects of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics on Human Health (3rd Edition)

edited by

Katerina Kotzampassi

and

George Stavrou

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; postbiotics; synbiotics; health; gut motility; glucose tolerance; sklin health; cosmetics; bone density; cardiovascular health; metabolism; cognitive function; mood; allergies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)

Parenteral Nutrition in Chronic Intestinal Failure: Challenges, Innovations and Future Directions

edited by

Lidia Santarpia

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic intestinal failure (CIF); home parenteral nutrition (HPN); intestinal microbiota; teduglutide; quality of life; caregivers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Nutrition in Neurogastroenterology

edited by

Carola Severi

and

Emanuela Ribichini

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut– brain axis (GBA); disorders of gut– brain interaction (DGBIs); gastrointestinal disorders; microbiota and nutrition; dietary interventions; nutritional therapy; neurogastroenterology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Hot Topics in Clinical Nutrition (3rd Edition)

edited by

Antonio Gasbarrini

and

Emanuele Rinninella

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 29534 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; food additives; novel foods; artificial foods; processed foods; non-communicable diseases; cancer; malnutrition; food wasting; environment; ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery); nutritional support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Advances in Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions for Type 1 Diabetes

edited by Maria Papagianni, Dario Rahelić and

George Mastorakos

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 27813 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; diet; lifestyle; type 1 diabetes mellitus; exercise; autoimmunity; endocrine disruptors; physical activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)

Dietary Recommendations for Gynecological Diseases and Pregnancy Complications

edited by

Laura Sarno

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7229 | Submission Open

Keywords: women’ s nutrition; dietary recommendation; gynecological diseases; pregnancy complications; supplementation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)

Effects of Dietary Intake and Lifestyle on Eye Health and Ophthalmic Diseases

edited by

Mohsen Sharifzadeh

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5128 | Submission Open

Keywords: eye health; ophthalmic diseases; age-related macular degeneration; diabetic retinopathy; glaucoma; visual function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

The Impact of Dietary and Lifestyle Interventions on Liver Diseases

edited by

Xiaotao Zhang

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4110 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary interventions; lifestyle interventions; microbiome modulation; target trial emulation; MASLD/MASH; liver fibrosis; cirrhosis; chronic liver diseases; hepatocellular carcinoma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Optimizing Maternal Nutrition for Maternal Health and Infant Outcomes

edited by María de la Calle

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 479 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal nutrition; nutritional status; micronutrient; fatal growth; pregnancy; perinatal outcome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Effects of Dietary Fatty Acids on the Nervous System and Behavior

edited by Amy E. Rumora

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: central nervous system; peripheral nervous system; lipid; obesity; dyslipidemia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Nutritional and Non-Pharmacological Lifestyle Interventions to Promote Metabolic Health

edited by

Juan M. A. Alcantara

and

Rafael Prieto-Moreno

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic health; nutrition; dietary patterns; physical activity; exercise; sleep; stress management; lifestyle interventions; non-pharmacological strategies; chronic disease prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)

The Role of Dietary Management in Chronic Inflammation

edited by Camillo Ricordi and

Barry Sears

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary intervention; omega-3 fatty acids; polyphenols; fermentable fiber; gut barrier; immune responses; inflammation; healthspan; epigenetic changes; gene transcription factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Nutritional Management in Pediatric Rare Diseases

edited by

Ewa Gajewska

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare diseases; nutrition; development; quality of life; treatment; health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Functional Plant-Based Foods, Phytochemicals and Nutraceuticals: Their Role in Cardiovascular Health

edited by

Phaniendra Alugoju

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular diseases (CVDs); plant-based functional foods; phytochemicals; nutraceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)

Healthy Aging: The Role of Diet and Exercise on the Body of Older Adults

edited by Soyoung Kim

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy aging; older adults; nutrition; physical activity; frailty; sarcopenia; body composition; cognitive function; quality of life; dietary patterns; public health; intervention study; community-dwelling elderly; functional decline; preventive medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Diet in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

edited by