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Dietary Fatty Acids in the Prevention and Progression of Chronic Diseases
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2014 | 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)
Nutrition in Gastronomic Sciences submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1725 | Submission Open
Keywords: culinary nutrition; food and health; food behavior; food literacy; food security; gastronomic sciences; interdisciplinary research; nutrition; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Innovative Nutritional Strategies and Dietary Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications
edited by Peter Fasching
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1576 | Submission Open
Keywords: type 2 diabetes prevention; personalized nutrition; dietary patterns; functional foods and nutraceuticals; digital nutrition tools; early-life nutrition; diabetes mellitus type 2; diabetes complications nutrition (nephropathy, neuropathy, diabetic foot); lifestyle interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Interactions Between Diet, Gut Microbiota, and Adiposity: Implications for Human Health
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1119 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; gut microbiota; obesity; adiposity; metabolic sindrome; dietary pattern; modulation; nutrient; microbial metabolites; dysbiosis; nutrition; insulin resistance; probiotic; prebiotic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Enteral, Parenteral Nutrition, and Exercise in Supportive Cancer Treatment
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 747 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional assessment; sarcopenia; cachexia; inflammation; physical exercise; cancer; protein intake; metabolic alterations; multimodal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Novel Foods: Exploring Nutritional Constituents and Biological Effects submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel foods; grains; insects; microalgae; mushrooms; fermented foods; UV-treated foods; alternative proteins; novel carbohydrates; sugar substitutes; fibers; human identical milk oligosaccharides; quality and compositional data; nutritionally relevant constituents; biological activity; bioavailability; stability; consumers acceptance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Factors Associated with Microbiota in Gastrointestinal Cancer
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; gastrointestinal cancer; polyphenol; fibers; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Diet-Based Interventions in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: Clinical Outcomes and Individualized Approaches
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open
Keywords: enteral nutrition; pediatric; children; diet; nutritional supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Body Weight, Dietary Patterns and Longevity
edited by Teodora Handjieva-Darlenska, and Arne Vernon Astrup
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; nutritional intervention; longevity; age-related diseases; body weight homeostasis; weight regulation and weight management; metabolic health; nutrient metabolism; metabolic pathways; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Artificial Intelligence for Food Intake Measurement in Free-Living Settings
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; large language model; multimodal model; machine learning; artificial intelligence; food intake measure; dietary assessment; bias; fairness; free-living setting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Metabolism Through Macronutrient and Exercise
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: substrate metabolism; muscle adaptation; carbohydrate metabolism; fat metabolism; carbohydrate metabolism; protein metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Lactational Programming: The Impact of Maternal Nutrition and Breastfeeding on Offspring Development
edited by and Mina Desai
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactation; breastfeeding; maternal nutrition; breast milk composition; infant development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Clinical Relevance of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 50097 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic diseases; global disease prevalence; dietary patterns; dietary guidelines; food additives; food processing techniques; high-fructose corn syrup; food labelling; advanced glycation end products; packaging contaminants; environmental food contaminants; NOVA classification system; UPF taxation; artificial sweeteners; food addiction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutritional Supplements for Endurance Exercise submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 19719 | Submission Open
Keywords: endurance performance; nutritional supplementation; ergogenic aid; female athlete supplementation; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Neurological Disorders: Diets and Nutrition
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17379 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorders; dietary patterns; nutritional interventions; cognitive and neurological health; Alzheimer’s disease; Parkinson’s disease; multiple sclerosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Dietary Interventions for Obesity and Obesity-Related Complications
edited by Alina Kuryłowicz and Monika Stołyhwo-Gofron
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16512 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; overweight; dietary interventions; nutritional treatment; supplementation; obesity pharmacotherapy; bariatric surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Linking Fruit and Vegetable Bioactives to Human Health and Wellness submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12591 | 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)
Diet and Nutrition Approaches to Support Cancer Patients Post-Acute Active Treatment
edited by and Brenton Baguley
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9404 | 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)
Magnesium in Aging, Health and Diseases
edited by , Ligia J. Domínguez and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8157 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnesium; health; nutrition; diabetes; hypertension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Nutrition for Cognitive Health and Neuroprotection
edited by René A. J. Crans and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7675 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; neuroprotection; cognition; cognitive decline; dementia; movement disorders; genetic disorders; neuroprotective compounds; mediterranean diet; calorie restriction: dietary supplements; nutritional neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Nutrition Equity and Community Health: Social, Environmental, and Innovative Approaches submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7259 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition equity; population health; community-based research; dietary patterns; food and nutrition security; social determinants of health; culturally tailored interventions; health disparities; chronic disease prevention; community engagement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Endocrine Disturbances and Nutritional Therapies submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7198 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; type 2 diabetes; gestational diabetes; insulin resistance; hypercholesterolemia; dyslipidemia; metabolic syndrome; PCOS; polycystic ovary syndrome; thyroid dysfunction; hypothyroidism; hyperthyroidism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Diet on Gut Health and Celiac Disease
edited by Kofi Clarke
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6180 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamins; micronutrient deficiencies; dietary fiber content; bone health; prebiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Dietary Carotenoids for Human Health
edited by Elena Rodríguez Rodríguez and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5167 | Submission Open
Keywords: carotenoids; non-transmissible chronic diseases (NTCDs); nutritional status; antioxidant action; provitamin A activity; inflammation; oxidative stress; bioaccessibility; bioavailability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Advances in Sweeteners and Human Health: Metabolic, Molecular, and Epidemiological Perspectives on Safety, Efficacy, and Public Health Impact submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4083 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial sweeteners; non-nutritive sweeteners; gut microbiota; metabolic health; obesity; diabetes; cardiovascular disease cancer risk; side effects; glycemic control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
Nutrient Intake and Dietary Therapy in Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2841 | 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)
Current Insights into Household and Community Food and Nutrition Security submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2642 | 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)
Mediterranean Diet and Cardiovascular Diseases submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2263 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; antioxidants; Mediterranean diet; PAF inhibitors; microbiome; lifestyleintervention; metabolomics; lipidomics; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Neuroprotective Roles of Dietary Bioactive Compounds submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2141 | 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)
Bioactive Compounds of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods for Healthy Brain Ageing: From Bench to Diet submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2073 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain ageing; neuroprotection; oxidative stress and chronic neuroinflammation; cellular senescence; autophagy and protein turnover; age-related DNA alterations and epigenetic modification; mitochondrial dysfunction; blood–brain barrier functionality; neurodegenerative diseases; gut–brain axis; nutritional neuroscience; phytochemicals and bioactive compounds of natural origin; translational nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Women in Sport Nutrition submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1970 | Submission Open
Keywords: female athletes; sports nutrition; nutritional recommendations; menstrual cycle and performance; evidence-based nutrition; sport supplementation in women; women’s health in sport
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Osteoporosis and Related Bone Metabolic Disease: Integrative Approaches to Nutrition Management submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1847 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition epidemiology; diet; nutrition; food consumption; nutritional status; food policy; lifestyle; nutrigenetics; nutrigenomics; microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Microbiota and Systemic Health: Mechanistic Links and Nutritional Interventions
edited by , Danuta Kołożyn-Krajewska and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1828 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota; microbial metabolites; systemic health; nutritional interventions; nutrients; diet; precision nutrition; prebiotics; probiotics; supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Dietary Assessment and Dietary Improvement Suggestions for Obesity
edited by and Chunxiao Li
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1621 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary assessment; dietary assessment toolkits; dietary intake; dietary patterns; dietary record method; dietary recall system; diet surveys; food composition; food monitoring; food recognition; food segmentation; health nutrient index; ingredient recognition; nutrition analytics; nutrition estimation; nutrition for special populations; obesity; obesity-related diseases; online dietary assessment tools; overweight; precision nutrition; portion size estimation; weight control; weight loss; weight regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Mineral Nutrition on Human Health and Disease—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1534 | Submission Open
Keywords: health; disease; mineral; micronutrient; trace elements; iron; zinc; copper; selenium; anemia; cancer; diabetes; osteoporosis; cardiovascular; hypertension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Nutritional Status and Frailty in Patients with Heart Failure
edited by and Bartosz Uchmanowicz
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1398 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional status; cardiovascular disease; malnutrition; overweight; obesity; dietary patterns; heart failure; acute coronary syndrome; atrial fibrillation; nutrition; stroke
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Phytochemicals from Food and Medicine Homology: Treatment of Inflammatory Chronic Diseases
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1020 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic inflammatory diseases; food and medicine homology; phytochemicals; molecular mechanisms; pharmacokinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
The Impact of Food Allergy on Mental Health and Nutritional Management Strategies submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1017 | Submission Open
Keywords: food allergy; mental health; nutritional management; anxiety; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Dietary Patterns, Lifestyle Factors, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in MASLD/MASH: Implications for Disease Prevention and Progression
edited by Maurizio Russello and Stefania Capuccio
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 970 | Submission Open
Keywords: MASLD; MASH; nutritional epidemiology; dietary patterns; mediterranean diet; metabolic health; liver steatosis; hepatocellular carcinoma; gut microbiota; nutritional interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Benefits of Diet and Nutritional Supplements for Frailty in the Old Adult
edited by Vincenzo Gianturco and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 933 | Submission Open
Keywords: frailty; sarcopenia; old adult; aging; intervention; nutritional supplements; inflammation; diet; physical function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Polyphenols in Diabetes and Diabetes-Related Diseases
edited by Ewa Polawska
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 589 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatty acids; polyphenols; diabetes; obesity; diabetes-related disease; nutrigenomics; dietary supplements; obesity drugs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Nutrient Receptors: Sensing Mechanisms and Metabolic Impact
edited by George Kyriazis
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; dietary nutrients; nutrient signaling; metabolic disease; endocrine signaling; G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Strategies to Support Health and Performance in Female Athletes
edited by Katherine Black
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 491 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; diet; women; female; exercise; athlete; performance; exercise training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutritional Epidemiology of Osteoporosis: From Peak Bone Mass to Healthy Aging submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteoporosis; nutritional epidemiology; peak bone mass; healthy aging; bone mineral density; dietary patterns; nutrient intake; sarcopenia; vitamin D; public health nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Maternal Nutrition, Lifestyles, Environmental Contaminants, and Pregnancy Complications submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: pregnancy; maternal nutrition; lifestyles; environmental contaminants; endocrine disruptors; placental epigenetics; gestational diabetes; fetal growth and development; neonatal metabolomics; diet–exposure interactions; perinatal outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Nutrition, Prevention, and Management Strategies in Alzheimer’s Disease submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; antioxidant; cognitive stimulation; dementia; inflammation; multimodal approach; nutrition; nutritional supplement; oxidative stress; physical activity; prevention; preventive strategies; social engagement; vascular factors; vitamin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Grain, Cereal, and Human Health submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open
Keywords: whole grains; cereal-based foods; gluten-free products; dietary fiber; bioactive compounds; gut microbiota; chronic disease prevention; grain processing and technology; functional foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
Early Life Diet, Environmental Factors and Biomarkers for Childhood Growth and Development
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open
Keywords: early life nutrition; environmental exposures; diet-environment interactions; developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD); childhood growth biomarkers; prenatal and postnatal diet; nutritional epidemiology; environmental toxicology; metabolic programming; pediatric growth trajectories
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Holistic Health Through Plant-Based Diets: Metabolic Health and Physical Performance
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based diets; phytochemicals; physical activity; chronic disease prevention; physiological processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Role of Diet on Colorectal Cancer—Prevention or Treatment?
edited by José Alberto Molina-Tijeras and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal cancer; diet; nutrition; microbiota; nutraceuticals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
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