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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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The Role of Diet and Medication in Shaping Gut Microbiota in Disease
edited by Hengameh Chloe Mirsepasi-Lauridsen
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3917 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; medication; antibiotics; diet; disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Dietetic Care in Primary Care and Prevention submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3493 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietetic care; dietary support; nutritional interventions; healthcare; chronic diseases; cardiovascular diseases; metabolic; and other chronic conditions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Role of Health Benefits of Plant Extracts in Reduction of Rescue Medication
edited by Kaj Winther
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3289 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extracts; herbal remedies; phytochemicals; nutraceuticals; antioxidants; anti-inflammatory; bioactive compounds; functional foods; medicinal plants; inflammation; metabolism; cardiovascular diseases; diabetes; obesity; health effects; disease prevention; chronic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Clinical Nutrition and Oncologic Outcomes
edited by and Alessio Filippone
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2826 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutrition; malnutrition; cancer; oncology; obesity; body composition; chemotherapy; prevention; survivorship; cachexia; microbiota
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Addressing Malnutrition in the Aging Population
edited by
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2446 | Submission Open
Keywords: older adults; malnutrition; healthy aging; frailty; sarcopenia; nutritional screening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Interventions for Age-Related Diseases submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2359 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; older adults; dietary patterns; nutritional intervention; age-related disease; physical health; cognition; cardiovascular disease; metabolic disease; sarcopenia; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Advances in Nutraceutical Research: From New Bioactive Identification to Clinical Testing—the National Congress of the Italian Nutraceutical Society submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2300 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutraceuticals; dietary supplements; dietary bioactive; vitamin; mineral; phytochemicals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Effects of Dietary Intake and Lifestyle on Eye Health and Ophthalmic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open
Keywords: eye health; ophthalmic diseases; age-related macular degeneration; diabetic retinopathy; glaucoma; visual function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Diet and Lifestyle Tips: What Helps Prevent or Reverse MASLD?
edited by Liangkai Chen and Shunming Zhang
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open
Keywords: MASLD; metabolic dysfunction; diet and liver health; lifestyle intervention; fatty liver disease; physical activity; liver metabolism; nutrition and health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Infant and Toddler Feeding and Development
edited by Maureen M. Black and
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: milk-feeding; complementary foods; feeding styles; self-regulation; growth; development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Optimizing Respiratory Health Through Nutrition: From Prevention to Management
edited by
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutrition; vitamin D; fruits; vegetables; COPD; lung; respiratory health; asthma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Prevalence of Adherence to Prudent Dietary Patterns and Their Association with Physical and Mental Health
edited by
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: prudent diets; mediterranean diet; time-restricted eating (TRE); dietary adherence; mental health; physical health; fasting regimens; gut– brain axis; nutritional psychiatry; metabolic health; behavioral interventions; public health strategies; chronic disease prevention; sport nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Prebiotics and Probiotics in Liver Disease
edited by
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut– liver axis; probiotics; prebiotics; microbiota; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease; cirrhosis; primary sclerosing cholangitis; primary biliary cholangitis; hepatic inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Molecular Mechanisms of Diet-Associated Cardiac Metabolism submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiac metabolism; nutritional regulation; molecular mechanisms; cardiovascular disease; diet and heart health; mitochondrial function; oxidative stress; nutrient– gene interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Changes in Diet, Physical Activity, and Anthropometric Parameters During Aging: What to Focus On?
edited by Renata Moraes Bielemann and Eleonora D'Orsi
submission deadline 8 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; diet; nutrition; body composition; older adults; aging; anthropometric parameters; sarcopenia; malnutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Food Habits, Nutritional Knowledge, and Nutrition Education submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3399 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; food habits; nutritional knowledge; nutrition education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Advances in Phenylketonuria (PKU) Nutrition and Diet Research (2nd Edition) submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 22352 | Submission Open
Keywords: phenylketonuria; nutrition; metabolism; nutritional status; diet; body composition; dietetics; nutrition psychology; feeding development; childhood nutrition; disordered eating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Exploring the Effect of Folate and Other B Vitamins on Brain Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12069 | Submission Open
Keywords: folate; vitamin B12; brain development; brain metabolism; brain function; epigenetics; gene regulation; genetic disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
What’s New in Breastfeeding? submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8211 | Submission Open
Keywords: breastfeeding; lactation; maternal nutrition; nutritional epidemiology; human milk; pediatric nutrition; breastfeeding interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Maternal Gestational Diabetes and Its Impact on Fetal Health
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7781 | Submission Open
Keywords: gestational dibetes mellitus; insulin resistance; pregnancy; fetal health; hyperglycaemia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Food First: A New Perspective on Sports Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3219 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports nutrition; food first; whole foods; supplementation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Nutrition: Bridging Diet and Disease Management
edited by , Elvis Hysa and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2245 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; nutrition; diet; inflammation; outcomes; Mediterranean diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Advances in Nutrition for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Management: Current Perspectives from the Bench to the Bedside submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2106 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); healthy diet; Mediterranean diet; functional food; bioactive compounds; precision nutrition; liver metabolism; nutrigenetics in MASLD; nutrigenomics in MASLD; nutritional guidelines in MASLD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Effects of Lifestyle Factors and Dietary Composition on Energy Metabolism and Weight Regulation submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1905 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy balance; body weight; obesity; lifestyle; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Brain and Hormone Interplay for Regulating Intake and Metabolism of Foods and Nutrients: Impact of Food Ingredients and Diet
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1814 | Submission Open
Keywords: feeding center; gut hormone; obesity; diabetes; anorexia; frailty; memory; rare sugar; herbal medicine; tanycyte; blood– brain barrier; vagal afferent
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Precision Nutrition and Lifespan Health Outcomes
edited by Charlotte A Pratt
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1347 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision nutrition; personalized nutrition; tailored nutrition; health equity; health disparities; health promotion; implementation science; chronic diseases; cardiovascular diseases; low-resource settings; data analytics; artificial intelligence; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Antioxidant-Rich Natural Fruit and Vegetable Foods and Human Health
edited by Ilenia Martinelli
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 638 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidant; fruits; vegetables; health; organ damage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Metabolic Features and Nutritional Interventions in Chronic Diseases—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 477 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic features; metabolic reprogramming; nutritional intervention; bioactive nutrients; dietary regimen; chronic disease; metabolic disease; cardiovascular disease; aging; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
mHealth Interventions for Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Metabolic Management
edited by and Nicolas C. Nicolaides
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 443 | Submission Open
Keywords: mHealth; health behaviors; nutrition; lifestyle interventions; metabolic health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Insights and Innovation for Colorectal Cancer Management: Diet and Nutrition Factors
edited by Melissa J. Vilaro, and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal cancer; community-engaged methods; web-based interventions; nutrition and dietary patterns; behavior and lifestyle change; personalized nutrition for colorectal cancer; symptom management; cancer prevention and risk reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Immunonutrition in Cancer Patients
edited by Francesco Agustoni
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid tumors; immunonutrition; immunotherapy; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Chrononutrition for Obesity and Related Diseases
edited by and Amy T. Hutchison
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: chrononutrition; eating patterns; meal timing; time-restricted eating; intermittent fasting; circadian rhythm; obesity; overweight; weight management; cardiometabolic health; cardiovascular disease; diabetes; shift workers; young adults; women’ s health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Maternal Nutrition: Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
edited by Akio Nakamura
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: DOHaD (developmental origins of health and disease); maternal nutrition; pregnancy; lifestyle-related diseases; psychiatric disorders; fetal development; preconception care; interdisciplinary research; interdisciplinary research; pregnancy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Implementing and Evaluating Micronutrient Supplementation Interventions in Low and Middle Income Countries
edited by , Robert E. Black and Kristen M. Hurley
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: anemia; iron; folate; Vitamin A; micronutrient deficiencies; multiple micronutrient supplements; maternal nutrition; child nutrition; implementation research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
The Effects of Targeted Nutritional Strategies on Athlete Performance submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports nutrition; dietary periodization; nutrient timing; energy availability; personalized nutrition; recovery strategies; gut microbiota; hydration; athlete performance; nutrigenomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutrient Intake and Food Patterns in Students
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: student nutrition; dietary habits; nutrient intake; food patterns; nutritional assessment; socioeconomic factors; cultural influences; school nutrition programs; academic performance; health outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Integrated Approach to Oral Health, Rehabilitation and Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; oral frailty; oral hypofunction; rehabilitation; nutrition; diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Advances in Innovative Diet and Health Supplements for Athletic Performance
edited by and Grzegorz Zydek
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional supplements; athletic performance; muscle recovery; creatine; protein; caffeine; beta-alanine; endurance; strength; exercise-induced fatigue
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Data Science and Machine Learning for Nutrition Studies submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data; artificial intelligence; precision nutrition; personalized nutrition; multi-omics; cohort studies; nutritional epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Support for Critically Ill Patients submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical care nutrition; metabolic response; protein requirements; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; individualized nutrition therapy; catabolism in critical illness; micronutrient supplementation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
The Role of Nutrition and Lifecare on Malnutrition submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: anorexia; appetite stimulants; ethics aspects of artificial nutrition; feeding in dementia; malnutrition; modified diet; oral nutritional supplements; oropharyngeal dysphagia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Dietary Strategies in Liver Disease Patients
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic liver diseases; nutritional disorders; nutritional strategies; dietary strategies; therapy; steatotic liver disease (SLD); metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD); wilson's disease; liver cirrhosis; sarcopenia; morbidity; mortality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutritional Strategies for the Prevention and Treatment of Anemia in Neonates: Focusing on Iron Metabolism and Beyond
edited by Mehak Batra and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: neonatal anemia; iron metabolism; prenatal iron supplementation; maternal iron status; biomarkers; placental transport; precision nutrition; long-term outcomes; nutritional interventions; prematurity; micronutrient deficiencies; folate and vitamin B12; breastfeeding and formula feeding; low birth weight; inflammation and anemia of prematurity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Bioactive Substances in Sport and Exercise: Mechanisms, Applications, and Safety Considerations
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; sports nutrition; exercise performance; dietary supplements; ergogenic aids; adverse effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Dietary Factors in Cancer Risk and Prevention
edited by Alex Yoon
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: public health nutrition; nutritional epidemiology; dietary intake; cancer risk; cancer prevention; dietary guidelines; antioxidants; food insecurity; modifiable risk factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Research Progress on Immune and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Food Active Substances submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: macrophages; lymphocytes; cytokines; antibodies; tolerance; hypersensitivity; infection; inflammation; thymus; spleen
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Food-Derived Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Benefits submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutraceuticals; health-promoting compounds; bioactive compounds; bioavailability enhancement; delivery systems for bioactives; chronic disease prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Advancing Nutrition Equity: Strategies for Health, Well-Being, Policy, and Food System Justice
edited by and Bonny Burns-Whitmore
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: food insecurity; malnutrition; chronic disease; community-based nutrition; nutrition equity; precision nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Intensive Care Settings: Parenteral and Enteral Protein Nutrition
edited by Rie Tsutsumi
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: intensive care nutrition; protein requirements; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; protein intake
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Vitamins, Minerals, and Cardiometabolic Health
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamins; minerals; nutritional epidemiology; cardiometabolic; cohort studies; meta-analyses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
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