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Enhancing Dietary Assessments and Nutritional Monitoring Through Digital Health Monitoring and Intervention
edited by Theodore Walls and
submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5309 | Submission Open
Keywords: wearable devices; dietary assessment; eating behavior; food images; eating patterns; chrononutrition; chronic disease risk; internet of things (IoT); ambulatory monitoring; ecological momentary assessment; food photography; real-time measurement; intensive longitudinal data; multiple behavior monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Addressing Malnutrition in the Aging Population—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4730 | Submission Open
Keywords: older adults; malnutrition; healthy aging; frailty; sarcopenia; nutritional screening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Polyphenols in Neurological Health: Exploring Prevention, Management and Mechanistic Insights
edited by Cong Lu
submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1991 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyphenolic compounds; mechanism of action; dose–response relationship; structure–activity relationship; key signaling pathways; depression; anxiety; cognitive dysfunction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Dietary Polyphenols in Health and Disease: New Insights in Bioactivity, Bioavailability and Personalized Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1888 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; reactive oxygen species; Nrf2; lifestyle-related diseases; obesity; cancer; neurodegenerative diseases; inflammatory diseases; cardiovascular diseases; bioavailability; gut microbiota; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Microbiome and Mental Health in the Era of Precision Nutrition
edited by Alika K. Maunakea and Samia Valeria Ozorio Dutra
submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1752 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; gut–brain axis; mental health; depression; anxiety; prebiotics; probiotics; nutrition; epigenetics; inflammation; metabolomics; precision nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Nutrient Intake, Metabolism, and Aging
edited by Euler Esteves Ribeiro, Maria Fernanda Manica-Cattani and
submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1164 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthy aging; nutrient intake; metabolic health; nutritional gerontology; precision nutrition; inflammation; aging; oxidative stress; bioactive compounds; functional foods; gut microbiota; nutrigenomics; sarcopenia; frailty syndrome; neurodegenerative diseases; psychiatric disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Dietary Strategies for Weight Management in Clinical Practice
edited by Valentina Ponzo and Ilaria Goitre
submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; weight management; dietary strategies; nutritional recommendations; anti-obesity medications; personalized nutrition; dietary patterns; lifestyle interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Iron Deficiency Anemia: Global Burden, Dietary and Other Risk Factors, Diagnostic Biomarkers and Novel Treatment Strategies
edited by
submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: iron deficiency anemia; iron metabolism; global health; nutritional deficiency; ferritin; hepcidin; zinc protoporphyrin; dietary risk factors; micronutrient deficiency; malnutrition; anemia diagnosis; chronic inflammation; pregnancy and anemia; oral iron therapy; intravenous iron
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Diet-Driven Gut Microbiota Modulation: Microbial Metabolism, Nutrient Utilization, and Implications for Health
edited by and Yilan Liu
submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; diet; nutrition; probiotics; prebiotics; postbiotics; synbiotics; functional foods; food-derived nutrients; microbial metabolism; probiotic function; microbial metabolites; nutrient utilization; gut health; nutritional outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Bioactive Compounds and Functional Foods in Human Health—3rd Edition submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 12068 | 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)
The Role of Foods and Dietary Supplements in Supporting Health and Reducing Consumption and Reliance on Medications
edited by Kaj Winther
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6776 | Submission Open
Keywords: herbs; vegetables; dietary supplements; raw foods; processed foods; functional foods; food supplements; plant by-products; medical plants; plant extractions; side effects; medicine consumption; medicine reliance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutrition-Based Modulation of Diabetes and Its Long-Term Complications: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Clinical Outcomes
edited by Carlo Domenico Maida and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4031 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; nutrition; dietary patterns; cardiovascular complications; renal complications; endothelial dysfunction; inflammation; microbiome; biomarkers; precision nutrition; GLP‑1 receptor agonists; SGLT2 inhibitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Protein Intake and Kidney Disease
edited by Liliana Garneata
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3914 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic kidney disease; low protein diet; progression; pre-dialysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Nutritional Strategies for Muscle Recovery and Exercise Adaptations submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3613 | Submission Open
Keywords: delayed onset muscle soreness; sport nutrition; recovery; muscle damage; recovery strategies; dietary supplements; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Diet Quality and Nutritional Status Among Pregnant Women
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3084 | Submission Open
Keywords: pregnancy nutrition; diet quality; dietary pattern; nutritional metabolism; maternal and child health; ultra-processed foods (UPFs); digital health/AI in nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Nutrition and Cardiovascular Development, from Fetal Origins to Adulthood
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2854 | Submission Open
Keywords: fetal programming; developmental origins of health and disease; maternal nutrition; placental function; offspring; cardiovascular function; cardiometabolic risk; cardio renal development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Metabolic Benefits of Dietary Prebiotics in Humans submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2334 | Submission Open
Keywords: prebiotics; gut microbiota; metabolic health; short-chain fatty acids; insulin sensitivity; obesity; dietary interventions; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Nutritional Policies to Improve Child and Adolescent Health submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1678 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional policies; children; adolescents; health; dietary habits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Intermittent Fasting and Cardiovascular Health: Mechanisms, Benefits, and Clinical Evidence
edited by Araceli Muñoz-Garach and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1625 | Submission Open
Keywords: intermittent fasting; cardiovascular disease; cardiometabolic health; lipid profile; blood pressure; glycemic control; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Prebiotics and the Mind: Exploring Connections to Mental Health and Psychiatric Outcomes
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1114 | Submission Open
Keywords: prebiotics; gut-brain axis; mental health; nutritional psychiatry; gut microbiome; mood disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Nutritional Biomarkers: Implication for Health
edited by Ana Valente and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1108 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional biomarkers; health; chronic non-communicable diseases; precision nutrition; nutrient status
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Dietary Patterns and Mineral Metabolism Across Life Stages and Populations and Their Role in Bone Health
edited by Elena Nebot Valenzuela and Pilar Aranda Ramírez
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone health; mineral metabolism; dietary patterns; life stages; nutrient intake; bone remodeling; DXA; lactation and postpartum; maternal bone health; population studies; rural and urban populations; nutrition and skeletal health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutritional Strategies for High-Risk Neonates: Interventions and Feeding Practices
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 847 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-risk neonates; preterm infants; neonatal nutrition; enteral feeding; human milk fortification; necrotising enterocolitis; microbiome; nutritional interventions; growth and development; precision nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Phytonutrients in Diseases of Affluence (2nd Edition) submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 508 | Submission Open
Keywords: diseases of affluence; anti-inflammatory effect; antioxidant properties; functional foods; innovative plant extract applications; mechanism of action; medicinal plants; phytochemicals; toxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Gut Microbiota, Nutrition and Healthy Ageing
edited by Matthew B. Cooke and David Barry
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 443 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; healthy ageing; nutrition; dietary interventions; microbial metabolites; short-chain fatty acids; prebiotics; probiotics; synbiotics and postbiotics; metabolomics; host–microbiome interactions; eubiosis and dysbiosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Policy Challenges and Opportunities in Public Health Nutrition submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open
Keywords: food and nutrition policy; public health nutrition; policy, systems, and environmental changes; diet-related disease; food environments; nutrition equity; research priorities; ultra-processed foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Impact of Maternal Nutritional Status on Early Neurodevelopment in Infant
edited by , Francisco Algaba-Chueca and Elisa Félix-Soriano
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal nutrition; neurodevelopment; pregnancy; nutrients; metabolic health; infant development; early life nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Dietary Therapy Targeting Complications in Type 2 Diabetes
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open
Keywords: type 2 diabetes; dietary therapy; diabetes complications; nutrition; functional foods; bioactive compounds; insulin resistance; glycemic control; clinical nutrition; nutritional interventions; metabolic health; metabolic syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Effects of Functional Foods and Nutriceuticals on Chronic Diseases
edited by and Wensen He
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; nutriceuticals; chronic diseases; metabolic health; inflammation; oxidative stress; gut microbiota; disease prevention; dietary intervention; phytochemicals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Natural Compounds in the Nutritional Management of Liver and Metabolic Health submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-omics research; transcriptome analysis; nutrigenomics; metabolomics; bioinformatics; liver; metabolic health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Human Milk Composition: New Insights and Strategies to Improve Breastfeeding Quality
edited by and Ebe D’Adamo
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: human milk; human milk composition; maternal nutrition; bioactive compounds; milk microbiome; infant nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Optimizing Iron Status Through Nutritional Interventions: Implications for Anemia and Child Development
edited by Ananya Datta Mitra and Ralph Green
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: iron deficiency; pediatric anemia; nutritional interventions; iron supplementation; food fortification; dietary strategies; iron bioavailability; child nutrition; early-life nutrition; maternal nutrition; micronutrient deficiency; growth and development; neurodevelopment; public health nutrition; prevention and management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Magnesium in Aging, Health and Diseases
edited by , Ligia J. Domínguez and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10209 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnesium; health; nutrition; diabetes; hypertension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Personalized Nutrition and Metabolic Health in Gestational Diabetes submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3171 | Submission Open
Keywords: gestational diabetes; nutrition; chrononutrition’ energy requirements; carbohydrates; protein; lipids; maternal outcome; fetal outcome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
The Impact of Diet on Blood Lipids and Cardiovascular Outcomes submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2724 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; diet; healthy lifestyles; nutritional interventions; cardiovascular health; lipid profile; cholesterol; triglycerides; metabolism; apolipoproteins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Understanding and Reducing Ultra-Processed Foods for Better Health submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1634 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra-processed foods (UPFs); global health; policy interventions; healthier dietary patterns; consumer education; nutrition science; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Role of Nutrition in Muscle and Physical Function
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 552 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular nutrition; metabolomics; nutrient signaling; nutrition and exercise interaction; dietary patterns; sarcopenia; healthy aging; amino acids; bioactive compounds; clinical and epidemiological nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
The Role of Plant Extracts in Pain Management
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extracts; bioactive compounds; chronic pain; analgesic strategies; multifactorial mechanisms; pain modulation; inflammation; oxidative stress; neuromodulation; pharmacological targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Physicochemical Properties of Food and the Regulation of Satiety and Energy Balance: Mechanisms and Implications for Human Nutrition
edited by Magdalena Skotnicka
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open
Keywords: satiety regulation; energy balance; hunger; physicochemical food properties; food structure; digestive kinetics; energy density; appetite control; functional foods; metabolic responses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Gut Microbiota, Dietary Strategies, and Systemic Metabolic Health: Mechanisms and Nutritional Interventions
edited by , Xian Wu and Guifang Tian
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; dietary strategies; systemic metabolic health; nutritional interventions; host–microbe interactions; functional foods; food bioactive compounds; prebiotics; probiotics; postbiotics; short-chain fatty acids; bile acids; obesity; metabolic syndrome; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Nutrition and Eating Disorders in Alimentary Tract Diseases: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Open Questions submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: alimentary tract; eating disorders; anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; binge-eating disorder; psychiatry; gastroenterology; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutrition Equity and Community Health: Social, Environmental, and Innovative Approaches submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8651 | 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)
Polyphenols and the Microbiota–Host Axis: Mechanisms of Inflammation Modulation and Cellular Protection
edited by and Laura Mosca
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2717 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary polyphenols; inflammation modulation; cellular protection; gut microbiota; anti-inflammatory effects; oxidative stress defense; microbiota-derived metabolites; chronic disease prevention; molecular mechanisms; nutritional; bioactive compounds; polyphenol bioavailability; host-microbiota interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Oral Health, Nutrition, and Frailty in Older Adults: Interconnections, Impacts, and Interventions submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2328 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; nutrition; frailty; older adults; interconnections; health impacts; nutritional interventions; geriatric care; oral-nutrition interactions; frailty prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
The Impact of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Nutritional Intake on Children’s Health—2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1404 | Submission Open
Keywords: public health; diet prevention and therapy; nutrition; infants; toddlers; adolescent; nutritional education; diet-related diseases; obesity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Nutrition, Physical Activity and Chronic Disease—3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1030 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; physical activity; chronic disease; exercise; prevention; treatment; workplace health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Effects of Nutrition and Sleep on Sports Performance in Young Adults
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 673 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; dietary supplements; nutrients; energy; sleep; sleep duration; sleep quality; recovery; performance; athlete; readiness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Dietary Habits, Eating Behaviors, and Nutritional Interventions Among School and University Students submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open
Keywords: student nutrition; dietary habits; eating behavior; nutritional intervention; school health; university students; adolescents; young adults; eating-disorder risk; obesity prevention; public health nutrition; lifestyle medicine; food environment; primary care; health promotion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Mediterranean Diet Across the Lifespan: A Nutritional Epidemiology Perspective
edited by and Carolina Ortega-Azorín
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 345 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mediterranean diet; healthy aging; biological aging; omics; social and environmental determinants of health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Targeting and Treatment Innovations: Addressing Moderate Acute Malnutrition
edited by Emily Keats and Natasha Lelijveld
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open
Keywords: moderate acute malnutrition; wasting; acute malnutrition; child nutrition; acute malnutrition treatment; ready-to-use supplementary food; local foods; community-based management; nutrition programming; screening and targeting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
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