Nutrients

Food Packaging and Nutrition Labelling for Human Health

edited by Ayten Aylin Tas

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2458 | Submission Open

Keywords: front-of-pack (FOP) labelling; Nutri-Score; nutrition labelling; food packaging innovation; consumer health behaviour; nutrient bioavailability; smart packaging; AI in food labelling; health claims regulation; visual communication design; food reformulation; labelling policy; sustainable packaging; nutritional information systems; public health nutrition

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

Nutritional Strategies Targeting Metabolic Dysfunction and Its Systemic Complications

edited by

Lucia Malaguarnera

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2411 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic dysfunction; nutritional interventions; insulin resistance; mitochondrial metabolism; dietary bioactive compounds; systemic inflammation; gut–liver axis; cardiometabolic complications; microbiota; obesity

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

Smart Nutrition: Harnessing AI for Personalized Nutrition

edited by

Margaret Allman-Farinelli

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2253 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; generative artificial intelligence; machine learning; personalized nutrition; precision nutrition; nutrition care process; dietary assessment; apps; smart devices

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

Nutritional Management and Intervention for Breast Cancer

edited by

Yuanyuan Li

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2074 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision nutrition; nutrigenomics; nutrigenetics; metabolomics; gut microbiome; nutritional therapy and intervention; breast cancer; cancer survivorship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Nutrients for the Brain Across the Lifespan: Supporting Development, Function, and Healthy Aging

edited by Steven Zeisel and

Isis Trujillo-González

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2021 | Submission Open

Keywords: choline; micronutrients; brain development; cognition; omega-3 fatty acids; B vitamins; iron; prenatal nutrition; neuroinflammation; one carbon metabolism; healthy aging; essential nutrients; nutrient requirements

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

Modulation of the Intestinal Microbiome in Chronic Diseases: Mechanisms, Nutritional Interventions, and Clinical Implications

edited by

Maria Adriana Neag

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1853 | Submission Open

Keywords: intestinal microbiome; gut dysbiosis; chronic diseases; probiotics; prebiotics; postbiotics; microbiota modulation; host–microbiome interactions; metabolic disorders

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

Nutritional Approaches in Autoimmune Diseases and Patient Outcomes

edited by Blanca Rueda-Medina and

María Correa-Rodríguez

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1532 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmune diseases; nutrition; dietary interventions; inflammation; immune modulation; gut microbiota; micronutrients; personalized nutrition; chronic disease management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Nutrition in Vulnerable Population Groups (2nd Edition)

edited by

Olga Malisova

and

Konstantina Argyri

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1428 | Submission Open

Keywords: special populations; distinct populations; special nutrition needs; age-specific nutrition needs; food insecurity; nutritional deficiencies; dietary requirements; socioeconomic disparity; chronic conditions needs; climate exposure needs

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

Polyphenols in Gut–Liver Homeostasis

edited by Mohamad Khalil and

Piero Portincasa

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1387 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenols; gut–liver axis; gut microbiota; microbiota–polyphenol interactions; metabolic dysfunction

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

Regulation of the Musculoskeletal System in Athletes: The Role of Nutritional Supplementation and Anti-Doping Perspectives

edited by

Alejandro Muñoz Moreno

and

Millán Aguilar-Navarro

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1231 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal system; nutritional supplementation; ergogenic aids; athletes; recovery; performance enhancement; anti-doping; sports medicine; education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Gut–Microbiome–Brain Axis: Role in Cognitive Ageing

edited by Saber Sami and

David Vauzour

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1034 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiome; gut–brain axis; aging; cognition disorders; neurodegenerative diseases; Alzheimer’s disease; neuroimaging; metabolomics; metagenomics; diet; dysbiosis; short-chain fatty acids

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

The Role of Physical Activity and Diet in the Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases

edited by Guilherme Eustáquio Furtado,

Sandra Abreu

and

Margarida Liz Martins

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 994 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; nutrition and diet; chronic diseases; hypertension and cardiometabolic health; lifestyle interventions; plant-based and DASH diets; implementation science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Nutritional Impacts on Metabolic Aging, Cognitive Decline, and Mortality Among Older Adults

edited by

Cristiano Capurso

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 924 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; diet; quality of life; aging; elderly; frailty; cognitive decline; dementia; mortality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Advances in the Gene–Diet Interactions and Human Health: 2nd Edition

edited by

Lusânia Maria Greggi Antunes

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 883 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetics; nutrition; complex diseases; public health; obesity; whole-genome; epidemiological studies; cardiovascular disease; cancer; diet; polymorphism; cell cycle; clinical trials

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

Sustainable Diets and Policy Innovations for Healthier Food Systems

edited by Rosario Pastor,

Carolina García

and

Carmen da Casa

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 830 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food systems; healthy diets; food security; sustainable; food policies; local foods; innovative food; alternative proteins; artificial intelligence; circular food economy; resilient food systems; food waste reduction; food biodiversity

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

Dietary Patterns and Colorectal Cancer Risk: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Prevention Strategies

edited by

Tímea Varjas

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 732 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal carcinogenesis; molecular mechanisms; nutrigenomics; epigenetic regulation; DNA methylation; histone modification; microRNAs; metabolomics; gut microbiota metabolites; inflammatory signaling pathways; oxidative stress; molecular biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Dietary Supplements: From Evidence to Dietary Guidelines and Personal Advice

edited by

Jaime Gahche

, Johanna Dwyer and Regan Bailey

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 696 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary supplements; nutrient intake; total nutrient exposure; dietary guidance; nutrition policy; nutrient adequacy and excess; supplement use patterns; dietary assessment methods; precision nutrition; evidence-based nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Nutritional Status and Quality of Life in Patients with Adverse Food Reactions

edited by Annabel Clancy and

Paolo Usai-Satta

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 463 | Submission Open

Keywords: food allergy; food intolerance; FODMAPs; eosinophilic esophagitis; celiac disease; quality of life; nutritional status

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Roles of Maternal Nutrition and Metabolic Health in Offspring Development

edited by Xiaozhong Wen

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open

Keywords: preconception; pregnancy; postpartum; postnatal; diet; nutrition; diabetes; insulin resistance

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

The Gut–Brain Axis in Childhood Obesity: How Is the Association Among Diet, Gut Microbiota and Global Health

edited by

Santiago Navas-Carretero

,

Nerea Martín-Calvo

and

Rosaura Leis

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity; gut–brain axis; gut microbiota; dietary patterns; neurodevelopment; mental health; quality of life; metabolic health; lifestyle interventions; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Factors Influencing Longevity in Women

edited by Kai J. Bühling

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open

Keywords: micronutrients; longevity; nutrition; food; diabetes; micronutrients deficiency; biomarkers; lifestyle; chronic desease prevention; functional food; healthy aging; macronutrient balance; micronutrient deficiencies

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

Nutritional Strategies Modulating Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by Rossella Rotondo and Sabrina Donati Zeppa

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; neuroinflammation; oxidative stress; nutritional interventions; dietary patterns; bioactive compounds; nutraceuticals; neuroprotection

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

Nutrition and Oral Health: The Role of Diet in Preventing Dental Diseases

edited by

Ramón Fuentes

, Jaime Díaz and Constanza Fernández

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; mastication; swallowing; lingual function; oral rehabilitation; diet; dietary guidelines; healthy foods; quality of life; cognitive performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Dietary Interventions for the Prevention and Control of Type 2 Diabetes

edited by

Thomas Skurk

and Beate Brandl

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: type 2 diabetes mellitus; dietary patterns; precision nutrition; personalized nutrition; glycemic control; insulin resistance; weight management; gut microbiome; metabolic phenotyping; prevention; chronic low-grade inflammation; processed foods

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

Sustainable Diets for Human Health: From Dietary Patterns to Evidence-Based Recommendations

edited by Magdalena Gibas-Dorna and Ewa Pruszynska-Oszmalek

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable nutrition; dietary recommendations; nutritional inequality; public health; different population groups

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

From Plate to Podium: The Science of Food in Sports

edited by

Filomena Mazzeo

and Mario Ruggiero

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: food components; macronutrients; micronutrients; bioavailability; athletic performance; muscle recovery; nutrient metabolism; functional foods; bioactive compounds; exercise physiology; sports supplements; energy metabolism; nutraceuticals; phytonutrients; ergogenic activities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Food Allergies: The Link Between Nutrition and Immunology

edited by

Jonathan S. Tam

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: food allergy; nutrition; diet; immune regulation; development; non IgE-mediated food allergies; eosinophilic esophagitis; growth; malnutrition; tolerance; atopic disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Precision Microbiome Modulation: Dietary Components, Microbial Metabolism, and Intestinal Immunity

edited by

Qingsen Shang

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation probiotics; polysaccharide; microbiota; diet–microbiome–immune; immune system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

The Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant Effects of Omega-3 PUFAs and Their Benefits for Human Health

edited by

Papasani V. Subbaiah

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: omega-3 fatty acids; EPA; DHA; inflammation; antioxidant; autoimmune diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Nutrition as a Part of Comprehensive Health Management of Elite Athletes

edited by

Petra Zaletel

and

Vedran Hadžić

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy availability; low energy availability (LEA); relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S); sports nutrition; athlete health; performance nutrition; recovery and adaptation; endocrine function; bone health; metabolic health; athlete monitoring; precision nutrition; injury prevention; high-performance sport; multidisciplinary athlete care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Nutritional Modulation of Inflammation and Gene Regulation in Cardiovascular Health

edited by Elisavet Moutzouri

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional interventions; mediterranean diet; cardiovascular disease; epigenetics; gene regulation; inflammation

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

Research on Brain Health and Nutrition from Early Development to Aging

edited by

Vittorio Emanuele Bianchi

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition and Alzheimer’s; polyphenols; insulin and brain; vitamins and neurons; nutrition during pregnancy; vitamins supplementation during pregnancy; nutritional support and neurodegenerative diseases; calorie restriction and Alzheimer’s; malnutrition and Alzheimer’s; ketogenic diet and neuron; gut microbiota

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

Sex, Gender and Nutrition

edited by

Annalijn Conklin

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 29312 | Submission Open

Keywords: sex; gender norms; gender roles; gender identity; eating behaviours; diet; nutrition; metabolism; mechanisms; social determinants; interventions; recommendations

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

Micronutrients and Human Health: From Metabolism to Public Health Strategies

edited by

Marijana Matek Sarić

and

Tamara Sorić

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 27054 | Submission Open

Keywords: micronutrients; vitamins; minerals; nutrient metabolism; nutritional deficiency; excessive intake; chronic disease prevention; dietary assessment; supplementation; food fortification; public health nutrition; human health; nutritional biomarkers

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

Fermented Foods and Health Modulation

edited by

Xuegang Luo

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6230 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented foods; health modulation; gut microbiome; bioactive components; bioactive peptides; short-chain fatty acids; probiotics; chronic diseases; type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular disease; obesity; intestinal disorders; inflammatory bowel disease; irritable bowel syndrome; hyperuricemia; gout; neurological conditions; anxiety; depression; dermatological issues; atopic dermatitis; oral health; immune-related disorders; gastrointestinal barrier integrity

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

The Impact of the Food Environment on Diet and Health

edited by

Carla Gonçalves

and

Pedro Moreira

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5752 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet quality; food environment; community food environment; food heritage/culture; food choice; food access; food system; food deserts; food swamps; food oases; food and nutritional literacy monitoring; health outcomes public health; research methodologies and measures; food provision; food retail; organizational food environment; occupational health; vending machines; workplace; digital food environment

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

Molecular Insights in Sports Nutrition: Synergistic Mechanisms for Performance Optimization

edited by Katsuhiko Hata and Susumu Ito

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4374 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular nutrition; sports nutrition; chrono-nutrition; RED-S

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Iron Supplements and Intestinal Health

edited by

Xiaoyu Wang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3286 | Submission Open

Keywords: iron; iron supplement; iron metabolism; inflammation; intestinal health; chronic diseases; gut microbiota; gut dysbiosis; oxidative stress; gut barrier

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

Functional Plant-Based Foods, Phytochemicals and Nutraceuticals: Their Role in Cardiovascular Health

edited by

Phaniendra Alugoju

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2658 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular diseases (CVDs); plant-based functional foods; phytochemicals; nutraceuticals

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

Association Between Nutritional Status and Chronic Conditions in Children

edited by

Marlene Fabiola Escobedo-Monge

and José Manuel Marugán-de-Miguelsanz

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1931 | Submission Open

Keywords: children and adolescents; chronic inflammation; disabilities; microbiota; omics technologies; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Vitamin D Status and Immune Health: Determinants, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications

edited by

Leigh A. Frame

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1744 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamin D; vitamin D deficiency; cholecalciferol; ergocalciferols; nutritional status; 25-hydroxyvitamin D 3; dietary supplements; diet; clinical trials as topic; intervention studies; immune system; inflammation; infection; chronic disease; public health; health status disparities; motor activity; exercise; obesity; adiposity; malabsorption syndromes; ultraviolet rays; seasons; geographic locations; nutrigenomics; translational medical research; precision nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Promoting Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Psychological Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Lavinia Falese

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1583 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent health; dietary behaviors; physical activity; psychological wellbeing; obesity prevention; health education; body image perception; gender differences; school-based interventions; lifestyle risk factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Diets in the Care of People with Obesity

edited by Francesco Branca

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1435 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity treatment; primary care; GLP1-RA protocols; dietary counselling; lifestyle counselling; health professional capacities; people living with obesity

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

How the Dietary Pattern Supports Vascular Health: Insights into Inflammation and Endothelial Function

edited by

Aleksandar Kibel

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1362 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrients; diet; diatary pattern; endothelial dysfunction; vascular function; microcirculation; cardiovascular health; cardiovascular disorders; inflammation; immune system; atherosclerosis; hypertension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Nutrition, Obesity and Metabolic Disorders: Molecular Bases, Biological Mechanisms, Related Diseases and Translational Research

edited by

Nuria De Castro

and

Jaime Ruiz-Tovar

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; metabolic disorders; molecular bases; metabolomics; genomics; biological mechanisms; inflammation and oxidation; neuroimmunoendocrine modulation and aging; nutritional interventions; therapeutic strategies

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

Sex Differences in Energy Metabolism and Nutritional Requirements in Exercise and Sport

edited by

Alberto Pérez-López

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 557 | Submission Open

Keywords: sex differences; energy metabolism; nutritional requirements; dietary supplements; sports performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

New Insights into Nutritional Choices: Personality, Health, Social and Physical Environment

edited by

Marzena Jeżewska-Zychowicz

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating behaviours; food choice; health; environment; sustainability; sociocultural determinants; economics; nutrition communication; food labelling; health claims; social media; lifestyle; emotions; personality

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

Nutrition, Lipoprotein Metabolism, and Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis Prevention

edited by Baohai Shao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: atherosclerosis; atherosclerosis prevention; cardiovascular disease; cholesterol transport; dietary interventions; dyslipidemia; HDL function; high-density lipoprotein (HDL); inflammation; lipoprotein metabolism; low-density lipoprotein (LDL); nutrition; oxidative stress; proteomics; lipidomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Diet and Nutrition in Bariatric Interventions

edited by

Evelyn Frias-Toral

, Ramos Almino and

Luigi Schiavo

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17913 | Submission Open

Keywords: bariatric surgery; nutritional management; obesity-related comorbidities; micronutrient deficiencies; postoperative care; lifestyle interventions; metabolic health

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

Nutritional Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hospital and Long-Term Care Settings

edited by Hui Chen (Rita) Chang

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7766 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical nutrition interventions; rehabilitation nutrition; malnutrition management; nursing care strategies; multidisciplinary approaches; dementia nutrition; nutritional technology; care quality standards

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

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