Nutrients

Health Benefit Assessment of Novel Ingredients and Diets

edited by

and Gloria Domínguez-Rodríguez

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfluidic systems; organ-on-chip digestion models; static digestion; dynamic digestion; in vivo models; humanized animal models; ex vivo tissue; metabolism; transport; encapsulation

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

The Role of Plant, Fungi and Algae Nutritive Compounds in the Management of Health and Disease

edited by Kirsten Heimann and Evan Stephens

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: microalgae; macroalgae; cyanobacteria; plant; fungi; bioactive compounds; health and nutrition

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

The Effects of Dietary Mineral Intake on Metabolism

edited by

Juan P. Liuzzi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 160 | 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)

Food Allergy: Psychological Issues

edited by

Laura Polloni

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: food allergy; anaphylaxis; quality of life; anxiety; depression; stress; eating disorders; psychological symptoms; mental health; coping strategies; self-efficacy; psychological support; psychological intervention; psychological needs; children; adolescents; parents; adults

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

Perioperative Nutritional Intervention: Its Scope and Influence

edited by

Łukasz Krzych

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; malnutrition; preoperative preparation; preoperative screening; nutritional support; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; epidemiology; postoperative complications; prognosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Osteoporosis and Related Bone Metabolic Disease: Integrative Approaches to Nutrition Management

edited by

Rodica Ungur

and

Ileana Monica Borda

submission deadline 22 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 206 | 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)

Diet and Nutrition Strategies for Age-Related Health Issues

edited by

Yoo Kim

,

Xian Wu

and

Byungyong Ahn

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18011 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; age-related diseases; functional food; bioactive compound; dietary management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Chronobiology of Exercise and Nutrient Adaptations

edited by

Rafael A. Casuso

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 14018 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise timing; nutrient timing; strength; endurance; health; metabolic disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Nutritional Management in Kidney Disease

edited by

Yuji Kamijo

,

Katshuhito Mori

and

Michihiro Hosojima

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13421 | Submission Open

Keywords: kidney disease; kidney function; metabolism; salt; calories; glucose; proteins; lipids; potassium; phosphate; trace elements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Bioactive Compounds and Functional Foods in Human Health—2nd Edition

edited by

Vassilis Athanasiadis

and

Stavros I. Lalas

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11085 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; bioactive compounds; food technology; functional food; green extraction techniques; health potentials; molecular mechanisms; polyphenols; shelf life; vitamins

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

Impact of Eating Disorders and Obesity on Quality of Life and Mental Health

edited by

Fernando Fernandez-Aranda

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10527 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating disorder; obesity; mental health; sleeping disturbances; duration of the disorder; transdiagnostic approach; quality of life

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

The Neuroprotective Activity of Natural Dietary Compounds

edited by Nagaraja Haleagrahara

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4524 | Submission Open

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease; parkinsons disease; neurodegeneration; neuroprotection; nutrients; phytochemicals; antioxidants

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

Nutrition and Brain Health Across the Lifespan: Insights into Mental, Cognitive, and Sleep Outcomes in Health and Disease

edited by

Piril Hepsomali

and Adele Costabile

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3246 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional psychiatry and neuroscience; gut microbiome; oral microbiome; gut– brain axis; systemic and neuroinflammation; cognitive function; mental health; sleep and circadian rhythms; cognitive development; infant and child brain health; adolescent mental health; aging and cognitive decline; psychobiotics; functional foods; nutrition; diet; brain imaging; neurotransmitters; non-communicable diseases; metabolic disorders

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

Diet, Physical Activity and Lifestyle Interventions for People with Mental Health Conditions

edited by

Mohammadreza Mohebbi

and Mojtaba Lotfaliany

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2852 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; depressive disorder; cognition; anxiety; mood; mental health disorders; modifiable risk factors; low-grade inflation; food intake/dietary intake; nutrients; physical activity; alcohol intake; substance use; social networking and social isolation

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

Nutritional Strategies for Addressing Physical Frailty and Age-Related Muscle Loss

edited by

Małgorzata Pigłowska

and

Tomasz Kostka

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2493 | Submission Open

Keywords: frailty and pre-frailty; muscle loss; sarcopenia; nutrition; nutritional management; dietary supplements; older adults

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Exploring the Role of Bioactive Compounds in Immunonutrition

edited by

Ewa Piątkowska

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1761 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; plant origin food; antioxidants; human health; non-communicable diseases

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

Nutrition and Frailty/Multimorbidity: Preventive and Clinical Nutritional Management

edited by Mirella Cilli

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1543 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamin D– C– E; zinc; mineral metabolism; bone; muscle; cardiac failure; obesity; diabetes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Nutrition and Care Strategies to Promote Healthy Aging and Prevent Chronic Diseases in Older Adults

edited by

Naomi Cano-Ibáñez

and

Aurora Bueno-Cavanillas

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1439 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy aging; elderly; nutrition; caregiving; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Nutrition and Supplementation in Lipid Disorders

edited by

Zuzanna Goluch

and

Aldona Wierzbicka-Rucinska

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1432 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipids; lipid profile; nutrition; dietetics; dietary supplements; microbiota

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Obesity, Inflammation and Diet: The Link Between What We Eat and Chronic Diseases

edited by

Marwan El Ghoch

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1298 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; low-grade inflammation; VAT; diabetes; hypertesnion; nutrition; chronic diseases; Mediterranean diet; VLCKD; DASH diet; antioxidants; polyphenols; EVOO; omega 3 and 6; microbiota

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

From Deficiency to Diagnosis: Non-Invasive Approaches in Nutrition Science

edited by

Sasan Adibi

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 744 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-invasive diagnostics; nutritional biomarkers; AI and machine learning in nutrition; digital twins in health monitoring; spectroscopic and imaging technologies; wearable devices and biosensors; point-of-care diagnostic tools; nutritional deficiency detection; digital health integration; inflammation and chronic disease monitoring

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

Effects of Diets and Nutrients on Immunity

edited by Duan Ni and

Jian Tan

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 723 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; nutrient; food; immunity; immune regulation; metabolism; immunometabolism; metabolic reprogramming; gut microbiota; non-communicable disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Enteral Nutrition—Current Insights and Future Direction

edited by

Osman Mohamed Elfadil

and Jithinraj Edakkanambeth Varayil

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 523 | Submission Open

Keywords: enteral nutrition; tube feeding; malnutrition; enteral formula; feeding systems; bioimpedance analysis; gut microbiota; microbiome; critical care; home enteral nutrition; nutrition care; pediatric nutrition; enteral access; feeding tubes; nutrition support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Mediterranean Diet and Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by

Paraskevi Detopoulou

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; antioxidants; Mediterranean diet; PAF inhibitors; microbiome; lifestyleintervention; metabolomics; lipidomics; biomarkers

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

Nutritional Interventions for Healthy Longevity: An Exploration of Biomarkers, Metabolic Signatures, and Molecular Mechanisms

edited by

Zoraida Verde Rello

and

Marta Gonzalez-Freire

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: health span; healthy aging; biological process; biomarkers; dietary habits; functional foods; quality of life; chronic diseases; multimorbidities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Interventions and Public Health Insights in the Korean Population

edited by

Hae Sang Lee

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; public health; nutrition policy; dietary habits; health outcomes; disease prevention; national health data; nutrition surveillance; health and nutrition trends

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

The Latest Research Progress and Application of Nutritional Metabolomics

edited by

Dimitris Tsoukalas

and

Athina Varveri

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolomics; targeted metabolomics; nutrition; diet; non-communicable diseases; food metabolome; mitochondrial dysfunction; nutritional treatment; nutrient deficiencies; biomarkers; microbiota; micronutrients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)

Early Life Nutrition and Neurocognitive Development

edited by

Elvira Verduci

and Davide Tonduti

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; early nutrition; prenatal nutrition; neurodevelopment; neuroplasticity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Expanded Perspectives on Nutritional and Dietary Aspects in Female Reproductive Health

edited by Jaewang Lee

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; dietary patterns; women's health; reproductive disorders; antioxidants; omega-3 fatty acids; micronutrients; phytoestrogens

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

The Importance of Nutrition Education to Enable Lifelong Healthy Diets

edited by

Kinga Topolska

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet-related chronic diseases; noncommunicable disease prevention; nutrition knowledge; nutrition education; food choices; consumer awareness and attitudes; the role and effectiveness of education; communication channels; artificial intelligence and nutrition

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

The Ketogenic Diet: Effects on Human Metabolism and Brain Health

edited by

Rita Polito

and Giovanni Messina

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 139 | 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)

The Implications of Celiac Disease and the GFD on Health Outcomes

edited by Anne Roland Lee, Suneeta Krishnareddy and Stephanie M. Moleski

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: celiac disease; gluten-free diet; gut health; diet and microbiome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Sub-Optimal Dietary Intake and Risks Relating to Child Development, Chronic Disease and Cancer Outcomes

edited by

Jing Sun

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5307 | Submission Open

Keywords: malnutrition; sub-optimal dietary intake; dietary risk; child development; chronic disease; cancer; eating disorder

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Gluten-Free Diet and Supportive Nutrition Care Plans

edited by

Meropi Kontogianni

and Eirini Bathrellou

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1171 | 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)

Hot Topics in Nutrition and Obesity

edited by

Javier Gómez-Ambrosi

and

Victoria Catalán

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16590 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; obesity-associated comorbidities; adipose tissue dysfunction; adipokines; artificial intelligence in obesity research and treatment; dietary treatment; lifestyle intervention; pharmacological treatment; metabolic surgery; intermittent fasting; cardiometabolic risk improvement; body composition changes; weight regain; predictors of treatment success; use of apps for weight loss; treatment of children and adolescents

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

Nutrition and Food Security for All: A Step Towards the Future (2nd Edition)

edited by

António Raposo

and

Ariana Saraiva

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11795 | Submission Open

Keywords: food security; food safety; health; nutrition; public health; sustainability

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

Animal-Originated Food and Food Compounds in Health and Disease

edited by

Lidia Markiewicz

and

Anna Ogrodowczyk

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5371 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; in vivo studies; in vitro studies; animal protein; animal fat; bioactive compounds; milk; meat; insects; fish; seafood; alternative source of proteins; non-communicable diseases; gut microbiome; malnutrition; novel foods

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

Nutritional Biomarkers: Implication for Health

edited by Ana Valente and

Manuel Bicho

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional biomarkers; health; chronic non-communicable diseases; precision nutrition; nutrient status

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Nutritional Support for Improving the Life Quality in Liver Disease

edited by

Kenya Kamimura

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 40969 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; liver disease; multi-disciplinary collaboration

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

Dietary Interventions for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

edited by Kanami Orihara

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 27196 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; nutrition; parenteral and enteral nutrition; irritable bowel syndrome; gastrointestinal disorders; celiac disease; eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE); eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGID); food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES); functional dyspepsia; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); short bowel syndrome (SBS)

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

Towards Healthy and Sustainable Diets: Environmental and Nutritional Perspectives

edited by

Georgios K. Vasios

and

Constantinos Giaginis

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 24369 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable diets; healthy dietary patterns; plant-based consumption; food security; sustainable food systems; local and traditional diets; Mediterranean diet; vegetarian diets; human health; human wellbeing

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

Focus on Eating Disorders of Adolescents and Children

edited by Amy L. Burton and Katarina Prnjak

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18082 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating disorders; adolescents; children; anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; binge eating; binge eating disorder; feeding disorders; avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder; body image concerns

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

Nutrition in the Early Years: Feeding Challenges and Their Health Implications

edited by Seng Hock Quak and Tammy S. H. Lim

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10258 | Submission Open

Keywords: feeding difficulties; pediatric feeding disorder; feeding practices; caregiver feeding style; growth; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutrient Composition and Nutrition/Health-Related Claims

edited by

Ana Belén Ropero

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9453 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrient composition; nutrition quality; nutrition claims; health claims; nutrient profile models; food database

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

Biostatistics Methods in Nutritional Research

edited by

Davide Guido

and Antonella Carcagnì

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7625 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; food sciences; biostatistics; data analysis; data science; nutritional epidemiology; questionnaire validation; machine learning; deep learning; clinical trials and observational studies

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

Calcium Across the Life Cycle: A Pivotal Role in Aging and Age-Related Diseases

edited by

Stefano Gonnelli

and

Carmelinda Ruggiero

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6172 | Submission Open

Keywords: calcium signaling; aging and age-related diseases; neuro-degenerative diseases; cardiovascular diseases; cancer; osteoporosis; sarcopenia; bone– muscle unit; immune system; immuno-modulation; cellular senescence; hallmarks of aging; vitamin D; parathyroid hormone; lactose intolerance; dietary requirements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Nutritional Influences on Cognitive Function and Neurodevelopment Across the Lifespan

edited by Dolores Malaspina and Ezequiel Lafont

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5859 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; neurodevelopment; cognition; dietary habits; micronutrients and cognition; neurodegenerative diseases; gut microbiome and brain; food allergies; early life nutrition; cognitive aging; nutritional interventions; processed food addiction

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

The Role of Nutrition in Wound Care, Prevention and Healing: From Acute Trauma to Chronic Conditions

edited by Ching Shan (Angela) Wan and Mandy Ho

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4774 | Submission Open

Keywords: wound care; wound healing; wound prevention; nutrients; diet; medical nutrition therapy; disease-related skincare; malnutrition; pressure ulcer; surgical wound

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

The Role of Natural Antioxidants in Managing and Preventing Chronic Diseases

edited by Giuseppe Carota and Sebastiano Giallongo

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; dietary supplementation; functional food; nutraceuticals; polyphenols; antioxidants; inflammation; oxidative stress; biochemical pathways; obesity and metabolic syndrome; diabetes; cardiovascular diseases and hypertension; neurodegenerative diseases; cancer

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

Relationship Between Dietary Habits and Physical Activity in Modern Lifestyles

edited by

Elżbieta Cieśla

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 471 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise patterns; eating behaviour; nutritional assessment; dietary patterns; food choices; anthropometric measurements; overall health outcomes

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

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