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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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Nutrition and Behavioral Interventions for Diabetes
edited by Anita Rogowicz-Frontczak
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6773 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; nutrition; behavioral interventions; physical activity; exercise; self-management; dietary patterns; glycemic control; digital health; implementation research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Natural Products and Muscle Health
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6344 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural compounds; skeletal muscle; sarcopenia; muscle atrophy; inflammation; oxidative stress; metabolism; nutraceuticals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
The Relationship Between Neurodevelopment and Nutritional Intake
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6118 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental factors; nutrition; neurodevelopmental disorders; cognitive development; developmental pediatrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Public Health, Nutritional Behavior and Nutritional Status—3rd Edition
edited by and Agata Kotowska
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5811 | 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)
Dietary Therapies in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
edited by and Per Hellström
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5155 | Submission Open
Keywords: IBS and diet; IBS and malnutrition; IBS and overweight; IBS and metabolism; RCT in IBS; systemic reviews in IBS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Ketogenic Approaches in Metabolic Health: Current Evidence, Sex-Informed Insights, and Clinical Prospects submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4799 | Submission Open
Keywords: ketogenic diet; exogenous ketones; metabolic health; sex differences; life-cycle metabolism; insulin resistance; neuro-metabolic outcomes; biomarkers; body composition; clinical implementation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutritional Support as Part of the Management of Osteoporosis and Frailty in the Elderly: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4675 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; cognitive decline; older adults; hospitalization; protein intake; calcium intake; anorexia of aging; food security; support network
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Food Environments, Dietary Behaviors, and Population Health
edited by Khalid M. Khan and Berna Rahi
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4314 | Submission Open
Keywords: food quality; chronic diseases; food insecurity; dietary patterns; brain and mental health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Integrated Approach to Oral Health, Rehabilitation and Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3835 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; oral frailty; oral hypofunction; rehabilitation; nutrition; diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Innovations in Neonatal and Early Childhood Nutrition
edited by Alyssa Tindall and Rosara Bass
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3489 | Submission Open
Keywords: neonatal nutrition; neonatal growth; childhood nutrition; child dietary patterns; child diet quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Impact of Dietary Patterns on Insulin Resistance submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3316 | Submission Open
Keywords: food patterns; insulin resistance; cardiometabolic diseases; neurodegenerative disorders; hypercaloric diets; hypocaloric diets; overconsumption; caloric restriction; nutritional status; food behaviour
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Metabolomics and Nutrition: From Bench to Bedside
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3181 | 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)
Personalized Nutrition, Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2994 | Submission Open
Keywords: personalized nutrition; quality of life (HRQoL); physical activity; lipid profile; microbiota; metabolites of the gut microbiota; cardio–renal–metabolic syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Sustainable Diets: Powering the Future of Food and Planetary Health
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2730 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable diets; planetary health diet; food systems transformation; sustainable food consumption; food security and safety; nutrition security and safety; One Health; agroecology; carbon footprint water footprint; land use; biodiversity loss; greenhouse gas emissions (GHG); deforestation; sustainable agriculture; climate-resilient food systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Pediatric Parenteral Nutrition: Advances and Challenges submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2681 | Submission Open
Keywords: parenteral nutrition; amino acids; intravenous lipid emulsions; hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia; hypertriglyceridemia; electrolyte imbalance; refeeding syndrome; parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease (PNALD); parenteral nutrition contamination with peroxides; parenteral nutrition-related bone disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Microbiome, Immunity, and Cancer: Deciphering the Intricate Crosstalk and Regulatory Networks
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2466 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; immunity; cancer; immunotherapy; metabolites; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Advances in Nutritional Status, Interventions, and Care in Gastroenterology: 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2042 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; management; metabolic fatty liver disease; cancer; gut microbiota; clinical symptoms; quality of life; body composition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Maternal Nutrition and Placental Biology in Early-Life Programming
edited by Yewei Wang and Elizabeth M. Kennedy
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1239 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal nutrition; placental biology; early-life programming; multi-omics; immune signaling; gestational weight gain; prenatal exposome; endocrine disruptors; mixture modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Cognitive Determinants of Dietary Behavior: From Mechanistic Evidence to Behavioral Change
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1238 | Submission Open
Keywords: food-related cognition; inhibitory control; reward; attention; food cues; dietary behavior; food intake; dietary interventions; food environment; health habits; long-term outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Interactions Between Diet and Gut Microbiota: The Prevention and Management of Obesity and Diabetes
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1235 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal microbiome; microbial metabolites; gut microbiota–diet interactions; microbiome-directed nutrition; glycemic control; adiposity and inflammation; energy metabolism; personalized nutrition; obesity; metabolic health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals: Quality and Safety, in Terms of Their Bioaccessiblity and Bioavailability
edited by and Justyna Zagórska
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1117 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary supplements; nutraceuticals; bioaccessiblity; bioavailability; nutrients; phytochemicals; toxicity; non-nutrients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
The Role of Epigenetics, Gut Microbiota and Nutrition in Human Wellbeing submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 955 | Submission Open
Keywords: epigenetics; DNA methylation; histone modifications; nutrition; nutrients; diet; methyl donor supplementation; one-carbon metabolism; bioactive compounds; gut microbiota; microbiota–host interactions; microbiota-derived metabolites; personalized nutrition; aging; well-being
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Dietary Patterns and Lifestyle in Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Prevention
edited by Evangelia Damigou and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 890 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; lifestyles; prevention; cardiovascular disease risk; preventive cardiology; diet; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Strategies for Maternal Health During Pregnancy and Lactation
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 680 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal nutrition; pregnancy; lactation; dietary intake; nutrient requirements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Optimizing Nutrient Intake in Celiac Disease: A Focus on Dietary Interventions submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open
Keywords: celiac disease; gluten-free diet; gluten intolerance; nutritional strategies; dietary optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
The Interconnection Between Pharmacological and Nutritional Treatment in Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic non-communicable diseases; chronic kidney disease; drug–nutrient interactions; personalized medicine; lifestyle modifications; dietary patterns; multidisciplinary management; adapted physical activity; integrated care; evidence-based nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Micronutrients in Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms, Epidemiological Evidence, and Clinical Applications
edited by Rozangela Curi Pedrosa and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open
Keywords: micronutrients and cancer; molecular mechanisms; epidemiology; clinical nutrition; nutrient–drug interactions; nutritional biomarkers; dietary supplements; oncology; personalized nutrition; micronutrient deficiencies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Relationship Between Food Allergy and Human Health—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open
Keywords: food allergenicity; food intolerance; novel food allergens; food-derived bioactive compounds; host immune modulation; mucosal immunity; immune mechanism of food compounds; gut microbiota; digestion of food allergens; in silico prediction of allergenicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Different Dietary Patterns and Exercise Modalities in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with Hybrid Closed-Loop Systems submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; hybrid closed-loop systems; nutrition; dietary patterns; type 1 diabetes; physical activity; glycemic control; insulin metrics; macronutrients; micronutrients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Supplemental Nutrition for Mothers, Neonates and Children in Rural Areas submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open
Keywords: intestinal parasitism; hygienic conditions; sanitary conditions; cognitive development; schoolchildren; vulnerable populations; public health; health promotion; health prevention; malnutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Nutrition-Based Personalized Cardiovascular Risk Management submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; personalized nutrition; obesity; dyslipidemia; diabetes; hypertension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Novel Approaches to Dietary Patterns in Aging: From Observational Insights to Translational Applications
edited by Meng-Hua Tao and Shu-Chun Chuang
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; diet pattern; healthy aging; diet interventions; aging-related pathologies; aging biomarkers; chronic disease prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Nutrition in Managing Inflammation and Rheumatoid Arthritis
edited by Nagaraja Haleagrahara
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; arthritis therapy; inflammation; nutrition; immunology; rheumatology; autoimmune disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Nutrition and Lifestyle: Evidence to Improve the Care of Cardiometabolic Diseases submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; diabetes; hypertension; cardiovascular disease; nutrition; lifestyle; public health; metabolic syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Relevance and Safe Utilization of Amino Acids in Dietary Supplements
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8330 | Submission Open
Keywords: amino acids; dietary supplements; tolerable upper intake level; physiological relevance; pathophysiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Nutrition and Health Outcomes in Older People Eligible for Rehabilitation
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6902 | Submission Open
Keywords: malnutrition; dysphagia; appetite; taste; frailty; sarcopenia; physical function; physical activity; prognosis; event-free survival; ADL; QoL; nursing home; caregivers; end-of-life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
The Gut Microbiota at the Crossroads of Chronic Disease: Biological Functions, Disruptions, and Innovations in Therapy submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6358 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; dysbiosis; intestinal bacteria; chronic diseases; gut–brain axis; probiotics; prebiotics; psychobiotics; metabolic disorders; autoimmune disorders; immune response; dietary interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Exploring the Nutrient Sensing Mechanisms and Metabolic Regulatory Networks of Metabolic Diseases
edited by Caroline Geisler
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4258 | Submission Open
Keywords: glucose; lipids; ketones; bile acids; nutrient state; energy balance; metabolic disease; fuel homeostasis; obesity; fasting; liver; vagal nerve; brain–body/body–brain communication; hypothalamus; dorsal vagal complex
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Gluten-Free Diet and Supportive Nutrition Care Plans
edited by and Eirini Bathrellou
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3399 | Submission Open
Keywords: celiac disease; gluten-free diet; gluten-free products; dietary adherence; nutritional value; gluten tolerance; gluten cross-contamination; nutrition interventions; nutritional supplements; probiotics; health promotion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Dietary Patterns, Biomarkers, and Health Outcomes
edited by and Eleni Zamba-Papanicolaou
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2143 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; dietary habits; dietary assessments; health outcomes; dietary biomarkers; nutritional biomarkers; diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Plant-Forward Dietary Approaches Among Populations at High Risk of Metabolic Disease submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1644 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-forward diets; cardiometabolic risk; metabolic disease prevention; health disparities; racial and ethnic minority populations; dietary patterns; plant-based nutrition; cultural foodways; insulin resistance; obesity and metabolic health; cardiovascular risk factors; nutritional equity; phytochemicals; social determinants of health; translational nutrition research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Diet and Oral Health (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1423 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental caries; oral microbiome; dietary patterns; eating behavior disorders; periodontal inflammation; neuromuscular function; food consistency; erosive tooth wear
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Eating Disorders, Body Image and Mental Health in a Digital World
edited by and Maria Koushiou
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1047 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; digital nutrition; mental health; process-based therapy; eating disorders; intersectionality; social media; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Unravelling the Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Plant Extracts: Implications for Human Health submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 650 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extracts; antioxidants; anti-inflammatory activity; oxidative stress; phytochemicals; nutraceuticals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
The Effects of Dietary Mineral Intake on Metabolism
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 507 | Submission Open
Keywords: trace elements; minerals; absorption; transport; metabolome; microbiome; single-nucleotide polymorphisms; precision nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Innovations in Nutritional Therapy for Digestive Diseases: From Mechanisms to Clinical Application submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional and inflammatory gut diseases; hepatopathy; pancreatitis; nutrition; gut microbiome; metagenomic; metabolomic markers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Strategies for Double Burden of Malnutrition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open
Keywords: double burden of malnutrition; dietary strategies; dietary quality; micronutrient deficiency; obesity; food insecurity; nutrition transition; acculturation; immigrant health; nutritional epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Effects of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics on Human Health (3rd Edition) submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18627 | 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, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Nutraceuticals, Bioactive Compounds and Functional Foods: Their Role in Chronic Diseases (2nd Edition) submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9181 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; nutraceuticals; nutrition; foods; diet; chronic diseases; cardiovascular diseases; pulmonary disease chronic obstructive; autoimmune diseases; inflammatory bowel diseases; chronic kidney disease; fatty liver; neoplasms; neurodegenerative diseases; diabetes mellitus
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Research on the Psychological Factors Shaping Physical Health and Nutrition
edited by Mateusz Grajek and
submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6690 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychology of nutrition; health behaviour; eating behaviour; healthy lifestyle; motivation; stress and eating; emotions and nutrition; decision-making; behaviour change; health communication; prevention; well-being
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
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