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Natural Active Substances and Cancer

edited by

Yoichi Matsuo

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1837 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural active substances; natural products and cancer; plant extracts; natural product-based cancer research; compounds derived from natural sources; chemoprevention

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

Probiotics, Postbiotics, Gut Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Health

edited by

Fei Liu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1837 | Submission Open

Keywords: postbiotics; gut microbiota; gastrointestinal health; gastrointestinal homeostasis; fermented foods; synthetic biology

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

Nutrition Education in Children

edited by

Claudia Leong

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1526 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital literacy; nutrition literacy; social media; children; nutrition education; food and nutrition education; gamification

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

Current Insights into Genome-Based Personalized Nutrition Technology

edited by

George Dedoussis

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 971 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetics; nutrigenetics; personalized nutrition; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); non-communicable diseases (NCDs); obesity; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)

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

Human Protein Requirements and New Findings Regarding the Factors That Influence Them

edited by

Yoshio Suzuki

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 571 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitrogen balance; nitrogen requirement; protein requirement; sex; climate; protein source; health; injured; physical activity; age; exercise; amino acid; weight loss; adaptation; energy availability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)

Dietary Supplements’ Impact on Sport Performance and Health Outcomes

edited by Mon-Chien Lee and Wen-Ching Huang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 526 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary supplementation; sports nutrition; ergogenic aids; exercise recovery; performance enhancement; metabolic regulation; nutritional interventions; personalized nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Cutting-Edge Technologies to Assess Metabolism Modulated by Nutritional States and Exercise

edited by

Roberto Codella

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise metabolism; exercise therapy; lifestyles; periodized nutrition; training periodization; neuromodulation; nutritional interventions; photobiomodulation; cryostimulation; immunometabolism; inflammation; brown adipose tissue; thermogenesis; diabetes; obesity; sarcopenia; metabolic disorders; metabolic syndrome; energetics; glucose metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

The Role of Nutrition in Exercise and Sports—2nd Edition

edited by

Guglielmo Duranti

and

Roberta Ceci

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports; exercise; performance; recovery; ergogenic aids; dietary supplements; muscle damage; nutrition; oxidative stress; aging; fatigue; disease prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Sustainable Eating, Public Health, and Implications for Programs and Policies

edited by

Kayla de la Haye

, Gülbanu Kaptan and

Katherine Baker

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; eating behavior; sustainable diet; sustainable food; environment; public health nutrition; food security; nutrition security

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

The Role of Nutritional Interventions in the Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis

edited by

Anna Scotto D'Abusco

and

Alessia Mariano

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: osteoarthritis; saturated fat diet; Mediterranean diet; plant extract; herbal extract; isolated natural molecules; synthetic molecules; nanoparticles; inflammatory processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Clinical Relevance of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption

edited by

Jaime Uribarri

and

Mona S. Calvo

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17593 | 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 Therapy of Intestinal Diseases and Intestinal Microecology

edited by

Qi Su

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 16081 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut inflammation; precision nutrition; host– diet– gut microbiome interaction; immune response; pre/probiotics; nutritional epigenomics; intestinal microecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Health Promotion in School-Aged Children: Lifestyle Factors, Interventions, and Health Outcomes

edited by

Rafaela Rosário

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5805 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; school-aged children; nutrition; physical activity; mental health; dietary patterns; sleep quality

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

Diet in the Pathogenesis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

edited by

Vaios Svolos

, Andreas Kapsoritakis,

Konstantinos Argyriou

and Konstantinos Gkikas

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3665 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); Crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis; dietary interventions; microbiome; nutritional therapy; exclusive enteral nutrition; partial enteral nutrition; low FODMAP diet; Mediterranean diet; fiber intake; probiotics; prebiotics; food additives; nutritional deficiencies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Exploring the Lifespan Dynamics of Oral–Gut Microbiota Interactions

edited by

Domenico Azzolino

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1432 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiota; oral microbiota; gut microbiota; microbiome; gut dysbiosis; systemic diseases; inflammation; short chain fatty acids; nutritional interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Relationship Between Sleep Quality, Diet Quality and Non-Communicable Diseases

edited by

Alessandro Leone

and

Chiara Berteotti

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 377 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrients; food groups; dietary patterns; sleep quality; sleep duration; eating behavior; obesity; cardiovascular disease; diabetes; cancer; non-communicable diseases

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

Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Chronic Inflammation

edited by Chishimba Nathan Mowa

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic inflammation; diet; nutrition; anti-inflammation; phytochemicals; moringa; pathogenesis; mechanism; pathways

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

Nutritional Strategy for Women’s Muscular and Skeletal Health

edited by Maria Grazia Tarsitano and

Francesca Greco

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: skeletal muscle; exercise; gender; nutritional supplements; macronutrients; micronutrients; diet; hormones; myokins; physical activity; performance; prevention; woman health; training

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

Nutrigenomics for Preventing Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Endocrine Disorders

edited by

Barbara Zapała

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; metabolic syndrome; genetics; nutrition; nutrigenomics; microbiome; genes; diet

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

Effects of Probiotics and Prebiotics on Gut–Brain Axis

edited by Letizia Paladino and

Antonella Marino Gammazza

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut– brain axis; probiotics; prebiotics; microbiota; neuroinflammation; cognitive function; depression; dietary interventions; psychobiotics; brain health

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

Nutritional Strategies and Metabolic Support in Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care

edited by

Manuel Ángel Gómez-Ríos

and

Andre van Zundert

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: perioperative nutrition; intensive care nutrition; medical nutrition therapy; malnutrition; metabolic optimization; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; immunonutrition; micronutrient supplementation; prehabilitation; personalized nutrition; critical illness metabolism; nutritional screening; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS); goal-directed therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Neuro-Nutrition and Brain Health: Role of Diet, Metabolism and Bioactive Molecules

edited by

Yuanzhong Xu

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuro-nutrition; brain health; diet; metabolism; bioactive molecules; neuroendocrinology; behaviors

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

Nutrient Interaction, Metabolic Adaptation and Healthy Aging

edited by Zhenwu Huang and Shunming Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrients; healthy aging; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms; metabolic reprogramming; interaction; intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Diet and Nutrition in Bariatric Interventions

edited by

Evelyn Frias-Toral

, Ramos Almino and

Luigi Schiavo

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 73 | 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)

Nutrition and Exercise Synergy in Non-Communicable Diseases

edited by

Emiliana Giacomello

and

Luana Toniolo

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; diet; life-span; health-span; metabolism; aging; sex-dependent modifications; calorie restriction; skeletal muscle; exercise mimetics; calorie restriction mimetics; exercise protocols; myofiber metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Nutritional Strategies for Promoting Arterial Health and Cardiovascular Prevention

edited by

Iván Cavero Redondo

and

Alicia Saz-Lara

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: arterial health; cardiovascular wellness; atherosclerosis; hypertension; stroke prevention; dietary habits; nutrient impact; vascular function; cardiovascular risks; dietary interventions; arterial stiffness; endothelial function; oxidative stress; inflammatory response; antioxidant nutrients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Harnessing Nature’s Power: Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatory Natural Compounds in Health and Disease

edited by Hua Liu and Anita A. Panjwani

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; inflammation; phytochemicals; nutrition; metabolic disease; cancer; neurodegerative disorders; neurodevelopmental disorders; psychiatric disorders; molecular mechanisms; immune modulation; gut microbiota

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

Epidemiological Studies of Nutrition and Healthy Ageing

edited by

Yasutake Tomata

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition status; diet; dietary pattern; nutritional components; nutrition care; nutrition intervention; functional disability; physical function; frailty; dementia; cognitive impairment; disability-free survival; healthy ageing; cohort study; longitudinal study; interventional study; mendelian randomization; registry data; clinical record

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Bioactive Components and Lipid Metabolic Diseases: A Comprehensive Exploration

edited by

Zhen Chen

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional bioactive components; lipid metabolism; metabolic diseases; nutraceuticals; functional foods; dietary lipids; inflammation and metabolism; obesity-related disorders; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); bioactive compound mechanisms; translational nutrition research; prebiotics; novel food

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

The Ketogenic Diet: Biochemical Mechanisms and Clinical Applications

edited by

Jose M. Soriano del Castillo

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: ketogenic diet; ketosis; metabolic pathways; therapeutic applications; personalized nutrition; long-term adherence; insulin modulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Effects of Genetic, Nutritional and Inflammatory Factors in Gastrointestinal Cancer

edited by

Sonia González

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiome; gastrointestinal cancer; polyphenol; fibers; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

The Role of Nutrients in Obesity and Related Metabolic Diseases: A Focus on Adipose Tissue

edited by

Ludovica Verde

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; adipose tissue; nutrients; metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; inflammation; dietary intervention; circadian rhythms; energy metabolism; nutritional biochemistry

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

Effects of Nutrition and Physical Activity Lifestyle Interventions on Childhood Obesity (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ahmad Alkhatib

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity; prevalence; determinants; interventions; exercise; physical activity; nutrition; diet; behaviours; physiology adaptations; obesity comorbidity; obesity diabetes; prevention of paediatric disease; lifestyle

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

Dietary Bioactives and Gut Microbiota: Global Advances in Nutrition, Functionality and Personalized Health

edited by

Wei Li

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary bioactive compounds; gut microbiota; functional foods; precision nutrition; microbial metabolites; dietary polysaccharides; microbial polysaccharides; personalized diet; fermented foods; gut– brain axis

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

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Intake and Chronic Disease

edited by Lennert Veerman and

Mary Njeri Wanjau

submission deadline 26 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs); chronic disease risk; obesity and diabetes; dose– response relationships; substitution effects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)

Nutrition and Nutraceuticals for Pain Prevention and Treatment

edited by

Carolina Muscoli

and Lars Arendt-Nielsen

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8724 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; nutraceuticals; pain; widespread chronic pain; inflammation; supplements; epigenetics; oxidative stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Polysaccharides for Nutraceuticals and Future Foods

edited by

Jian-Yong Wu

Man Sau Wong

Yajun Xu

and Angxin Song

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2108 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; nutraceutical functions; structure– bioactivity relationships; natural and medicinal resources

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)

Bee Products in Human Health—2nd Edition

edited by

Kai Wang

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12961 | Submission Open

Keywords: bee products; honey; royal jelly; propolis; bee venom; bee pollen; bioactive chemical constituents; human health

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

Protein Intake and Metabolism in Sports Performance

edited by Daniel Traylor

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12688 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein intake; nutrition; performance; resistance training; endurance training; metabolism; muscle protein synthesis; skeletal muscle; lean body mass; strength

(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)

The Role of Phytochemicals in Metabolism and Immunity

edited by

Julio Galvez

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7957 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenols; gut microbiota; immune response; metabolic disease; phytochemicals

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

Exercise and Fat Metabolism

edited by

Jesús Gustavo Ponce González

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7622 | Submission Open

Keywords: maximal fat oxidation (MFO); nutrition; macronutrient composition; appetite regulation; energy balance; exercise intensity; metabolic flexibility; hormonal responses; metabolic health; fuel utilization; dietary strategies; physical activity; weight management; obesity; diabetes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

The Impact of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Nutritional Intake on Children’s Health

edited by

Agnieszka Kozioł-Kozakowska

and

Malgorzata Wojcik

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6280 | 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)

Intermittent Fasting: Health Impacts and Therapeutic Potential

edited by

Cristina Manuela Dragoi

and

Alina Crenguta Nicolae

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6213 | Submission Open

Keywords: intermittent fasting; nutrition in medicine; cancer; cardio-metabolic diseases; oxidative stress; diabetes; insulin resistance; age-related diseases; metabolism; autophagy; inflammation; neurologic protection

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

Performance in Sports, Physical Activity, Exercise: Nutrition, Fatigue and Recovery

edited by

Govindasamy Balasekaran

and Myriam Guerra-Balic

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6029 | Submission Open

Keywords: macronutrients; micronutrients; sports nutrition; peak performance; energy metabolism; muscle recovery; environment; exercise physiology; supplementation; health; sports science; endurance training; muscle glycogen; heat stress; oxidative stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Precise Nutrition Therapy to Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

edited by

Mahsa Jalili

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3555 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; malnutrition; immunomodulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Nutrition, Lifestyle and Treatment in Patients with Hypercholesterolemia

edited by

Christina Antza

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2243 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; diet; lifestyle; exercise; obesity; cardiovascular risk; hypercholesterolemia

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

Nutrition, Diet and Metabolism in Pregnancy

edited by

Antonios Siargkas

and

Ioannis Tsakiridis

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1809 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; pregnancy; maternal diet; gestational nutrition; prenatal supplementation; dietary interventions; pregnancy outcomes; micronutrient intake

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

Customized Dietary Interventions for Patients with Diabetes

edited by Amelia Caretto and

Giulio Frontino

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1681 | Submission Open

Keywords: type 2 diabetes; type 1 diabetes; diabetes in pregnancy; nutritional interventions; healthy eating; obesity and hyperglycemia; diabetes complications

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

Healthy Diet, Physical Activity and Aging

edited by

Roberto Méndez-Sánchez

and

Susana Gonzalez-Manzano

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1424 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy diet; physical activity; aging; exercise; nutrition; lifestyles; sarcopenia; frailty; cognitive impairment; chronic diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

The Effect of Dietary Bioactive Compounds on Inflammation-Related Diseases

edited by Camilla Morresi and

Tiziana Bacchetti