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Nutritional Value of Meat and Meat Products and Their Role in Human Health—3rd Edition

edited by

Joanna Stadnik

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 102385

Keywords: meat; processed meat; nutritional value of meat; health benefits; cardiovascular disease; cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)

Pathophysiology, Practical Management and Nutritional Treatment in Diabetes

edited by Cristina Tejera Pérez

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12400

Keywords: diabetes; type 2 diabetes; nutritional therapy; diet; exercise; nutrition

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

The Effect of Natural Extracts on Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Carla Masala

and

Antonella Rosa

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11587

Keywords: natural extracts; aging; neurodegenerative diseases; medicinal plants; human health; chemosensory perception

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

Physical Activity and Nutrition Practices for Healthy Living Across the Lifespan

edited by

Erin E. Centeio

and Jeanne Barcelona

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9735

Keywords: physical activity; nutrition; wellness; lifespan; interventions; social– emotional learning; inclusive approaches; lifelong health; evidence-based practices; community-based programs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

The Role of Nutrition in Female Reproductive and Hormonal Health Across the Lifecourse

edited by

Patricia M. Heavey

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7698

Keywords: dietary intake; nutrition; micronutrients; vitamins; folic acid; omega-3 fatty acids; estrogen metabolism; reproductive health; menstruation; menopause; pregnant women; lactation; puberty; health outcomes

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

Women's Nutrition, Metabolism and Reproductive Health

edited by

Angela Vinturache

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3493

Keywords: nutrition; lifestyle; diet; weight; BMI; obesity; reproductive health; fertility; infertility; pregnancy; menopause

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

Nutritional Strategies in Pediatric Obesity and Metabolic Health

edited by

Odysseas Androutsos

and

Antonis Zampelas

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2651

Keywords: pediatric obesity; nutrition; physical activity; sedentary behavior; metabolic health; lifestyle intervention; diet; food; formula; supplement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

The Essential Nutrients for Human Health: The Role of Nitrate and Nitrite in Nitric Oxide Homeostasis

edited by

Barbora Piknova

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1776

Keywords: nitrite; nitrate; nitric oxide; endothelin; homeostasis; blood flow; diet

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

Nutritional and Molecular Modulators of Vascular Inflammation and Regeneration

edited by

Bisheng Zhou

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1687

Keywords: vascular inflammation; endothelial regeneration; nutritional modulation; bioactives and nutrients; metabolic reprogramming; molecular pathways; angiogenesis; macrophage plasticity; vascular progenitor cells; cardiovascular nutrition; translational nutrition in vascular health; nutritional science and vascular biology; molecular nutrition and regenerative medicine; nutritional immunology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Foods That Boost Eye Health

edited by

Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 1186

Keywords: eye health; nutrition and vision; antioxidants; carotenoids; omega-3 fatty acids; age-related macular degeneration; diabetic retinopathy; functional foods; ocular nutrition; dietary patterns

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Vegan and Vegetarian Diets: From Nutritional Adequacy to Public Health Impact

edited by Krystyna Szymandera-Buszka,

Joanna Kobus-Cisowska

and

Agata Jankowska

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 725

Keywords: vegan diet; vegetarian diet; nutritional status; effectiveness of nutrient fortification; plant-based diet; antioxidant status

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

Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Wellbeing and Nutrition

edited by

Jinlin Zhu

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 605

Keywords: multimodal nutrition research; personalized health prediction; AI in nutritional epidemiology; deep learning for diet analysis; precision meal planning; nutrigenomics AI; metabolic pattern recognition; automated nutritional assessment

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

Ultra-Processed Foods and Nutritional Profiles on Chronic Disease

edited by

Emmanuella Magriplis

and

George P. Chrousos

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 494

Keywords: ultra-processed foods (UPF); NOVA classification; food processing; dietary patterns; chronic disease; nutritional epidemiology; diet quality; holistic nutrition assessment; nutrient interactions; (dys)metabolic syndrome; cardiovascular disease; overweight; obesity; diabetes; inflammatory markers; gut microbiome; mental health; dementia

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

The Role of Dietary Management and Exercise in Overweight

edited by

Zoltan Pataky

and Jorge Correia

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 285

Keywords: overweight; obesity; weight loss; diets; physical activity; eating disorders; emotional eating; chronic disease management; therapeutic adherence; therapeutic patient education; long-term; lifestyle; self-management; disease management

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

Nutritional Interventions in Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Antonio Jesús López-Gambero

Marialuisa de Ceglia

Luca Botticelli

and

Juan Suárez

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 254

Keywords: nutrition; Alzheimer’ s disease; neurodegeneration; neuroendocrinology; dementia; insulin resistance; endocrinology; neuropsychopharmacology; clinical trials; obesity; natural products; diabetes; binge eating; oral supplementation; preclinical models

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

Gut Microbiota Modulation of Cancer Therapy

edited by

Stefano Realdon

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 238

Keywords: gut microbiota; fecal microbiota transplantation; ICI therapy; dietary and lifestyle interventions; prebiotic; postbiotic

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

Selected Papers from the 5th International Online Conference on Nutrients—Sports Nutrition: Innovation, Performance, Microbiota and Sustainability

edited by

Mauro Lombardo

David C. Nieman

and

Elvira Padua

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 14458 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports nutrition; personalized nutrition; athletic performance; recovery strategies; injury prevention; gut microbiota; sustainable diets; gender-specific strategies; dietary supplements; evidence-based guidelines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Selenium and Iodine in Human Health and Disease

edited by

Jadwiga Kryczyk-Kozioł

and

Hajo Haase

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6864 | Submission Open

Keywords: selenium; iodine; diet; supplements; health; risk factors; disease

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

Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Potential of Natural Products

edited by Carlos Adam Conte-Junior and

Alex Graça Contato

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 115772 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; microbial resistance; inflammation modulation; natural antimicrobials; bioavailability

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

Benefits of Probiotics During Perinatal and Infant Period for Gastrointestinal Health

edited by Valentina Biagioli

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 44839 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychobiotic; probiotics; preterm birth; perinatal nutrition; microbiota-gut-brain axis; human milk; fetal programming; neonatology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Therapeutic Potential of Phytochemicals in Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Francesca Pacifici

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 27669 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; polyphenols; dietary phytochemicals; natural antioxidants; neuroprotection

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

Effects of Dietary Protein Intake on Chronic Diseases

edited by Alireza Jahan-Mihan and

Shanon L. Casperson

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 16883 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary proteins; developmental programming; metabolic syndrome; chronic diseases; food intake regulation; obesity; trangenerational obesity; muscle metabolism; energy metabolism; immune system; eating behavior; aging; sarcopenia; sports and fitness.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)

Mediterranean Diet and Nutrition Literacy

edited by

Paula Silva

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16304 | Submission Open

Keywords: Mediterranean diet; nutrition literacy; health promotion; dietary adherence; chronic disease prevention; noncommunicable diseases; public health interventions; nutritional education; dietary behavior; food literacy; cultural dietary patterns; healthy eating; nutrition communication; sustainable diets; health outcomes

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

Vitamin D and Age-Related Diseases

edited by Chan Yoon Park and

Eugene Chang

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10945 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamin D status; vitamin D supplementation; aging; vitamin D and metabolic chronic disorders; vitamin D and neurodegenerative diseases; vitamin D and inflammation

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

Probiotics and Prebiotics: Past, Present and Future

edited by

Ramon da Silva Rocha

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9562 | Submission Open

Keywords: human health; probiotic foods; prebiotic foods; symbiotic foods; emerging innovations; emerging technologies; health improvement; technological applications; food safety; new and non-conventional strains and fibers; bioactive compounds; postbiotics; functional foods

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

Advances in Nutritional and Supportive Interventions for Breastfeeding Success

edited by

Jinyue Yu

, Evgen Benedik and Adriana del Pilar Vazquez Vazquez

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7028 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal dietary pattern; maternal nutrition; breastfeeding promotion; nutritional intervention; pregnancy nutrition; postpartum nutrition; breast milk composition; exclusive breastfeeding; infant growth; nutritional supplements; lactation support; maternal dietary intake; early-life nutrition; mother– infant interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Diet Effects on Oral Cavity and Systemic Health

edited by

Yoko Hasegawa

and Yasuharu Tabara

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6309 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; oral health; cognition; physical and psychological status; disease onset

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Precision Use of Dietary Supplements in Cardiovascular, Metabolic, and Inflammatory Disorders

edited by

Vitor Engrácia Valenti

Luiz Carlos De Abreu

and

Lucas Fornari Laurindo

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3393 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary supplements; cardiovascular health; metabolic health; inflammation; lipid profile; blood pressure; insulin sensitivity; nutraceuticals

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

Nutrition and Lifestyle Influences on Age-Related Frailty and Sarcopenia

edited by Sarah Damanti

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2984 | Submission Open

Keywords: frailty; sarcopenia; aging; nutrition; dietary interventions; muscle health; protein intake; physical activity; gut– muscle axis; lifestyle factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Advancing Knowledge of Zinc in Health and Disease

edited by

Andrew G. Hall

and Janet King

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2624 | Submission Open

Keywords: zinc; health; noncommunicable disease; nutrient requirements; diet; food fortification; supplements; bioavailability

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

Metabolomics and Nutrition: From Bench to Bedside

edited by

Ghada Soliman

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2225 | Submission Open

Keywords: untargeted metabolomics; high-resolution metabolomics; targeted metabolomics; precision nutrition; exposomics; exposure health outcome causality

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

Nutritional Approaches to Cancer Prevention and Therapeutic Support

edited by

Giuseppina Augimeri

and

Daniela Bonofiglio

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1048 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional supplements; nutraceuticals; bioactive compounds; phytochemicals; dietary supplements; macronutrients; micronutrients; Mediterranean diet; healthy diet; healthy lifestyle; cancer prevention; cancer treatment; onconutraceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Polyamines in Food, Human Nutrition and Health: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications and Innovative Functional Foods

edited by

Oriol Comas-Basté

, Natalia Toro-Funes, Teresa Veciana-Nogués and

M. Carmen Vidal-Carou

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyamines; spermine; spermidine; putrescine; human health; disease prevention; aging; antioxidants; foods; food formulation

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

The Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Human Health and Disease

edited by

Giuseppe Cerullo

and

Antonio Paoli

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 110189 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional ketosis; obesity; fatigue; exogenous ketosis; metabolic syndrome; body composition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Nutrition Strategy and Resistance Training

edited by

Jungjun Park

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 22397 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports nutrition; resistance exercise; nutrition; dietary supplements; supplementation; dietary strategy; physical fitness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Food as Medicine for Brain and Other Tissues

edited by Peggy R. Borum and Steven Parrish Winesett

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 19060 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary therapies for epilepsy; ketogenic diet; food is medicine; food as precision medicine; brain metabolism of macronutrients

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

The Relationship Between Nutrition and Mental Health

edited by

Marcus Zanetti

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15686 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional interventions; intermittent fasting; probiotic; prebiotic; omega-3 fatty acids; bioactive compounds; gut microbiota; inflammation; methylation; mood; cognition; depression; anxiety; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia

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

The Ergogenic Effects of Caffeine Intake in Sport

edited by

Ajmol Ali

and Kaio Vitzel

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13761 | 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 8041 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Diet, the Exposome, and Immunity: Microbiota and Beyond

edited by

Akihito Harusato

and

Tingchao He

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2524 | 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)

Functional Foods in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Disorders

edited by

Sabina Lachowicz-Wiśniewska

and

Ewa Raczkowska

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2512 | 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)

Kidney Nutrition and Metabolism

edited by

Jeanette Mary Andrade

Yoshiyuki Morishita

Ilia Beberashvili

and

Mona Boaz

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2499 | 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)

The Ketogenic Diet: Effects on Human Metabolism and Brain Health

edited by

Rita Polito

and Giovanni Messina

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2290 | 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)

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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2058 | 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)

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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1419 | 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)

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

edited by

Jiangbo Ying

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1245 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1003 | 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)

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 821 | 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)

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

edited by

Hanna Mojska

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 488 | 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)

Bioactive Compounds and Lifestyle Strategies in Metabolic Syndrome

edited by

María Martínez Olcina

and

Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 394 | 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)

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