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Vitamin Supplementation in Enhancing Maternal Health and Fetal Development
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 866 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional supplement; antenatal dietary supplementation; preconception, pregnancy; vitamins, micronutrients; maternal health; infant development; molecular mechanism and pathway
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Advances in Nutrition, Genetics, and Metabolism to Improve Outcomes in Inherited Diseases
edited by and Justine Keathley
submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1430 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; precision nutrition; personalized nutrition; nutritional genomics; transcriptomics; metabolomics; genetics; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Implications of Diet and the Gut Microbiome in Neuroinflammation
edited by , Jean Charles Preiser and
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 32665 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain–gut axis; inflammation; diet; dysbiosis; probiotics; prebiotics; short-chain fatty acids; polyphenols; omega-3 fatty acids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Exploring the Lifespan Dynamics of Oral–Gut Microbiota Interactions
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 15357 | 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)
Nutrition, Dietary Patterns, and Biochemical Mechanisms in Endometriosis
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13846 | Submission Open
Keywords: endometriosis; nutrition; dietary patterns; micronutrients; nutritional supplement; gut–immune–endocrine axis; oxidative stress; endocrine system; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Food Intake and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
edited by Won Moon
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9218 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); Crohn’s disease; ulcerative colitis; nutritional management; dietary fiber; high-fat diet; processed foods; saturated fats; dietary patterns; elimination diets; gut microbiota; immunomodulation; inflammatory response; disease relapse prevention; clinical outcomes; nutritional interventions; epidemiological studies; dietary guidelines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Impact of Circadian Rhythms and Dietary Patterns on Human Health
edited by Matt Ulgherait
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6107 | Submission Open
Keywords: circadian rhythm; time-restricted eating; TRE; intermittent fasting; IF; insulin signaling; mTOR; obesity; shift work; diabetes; microbiome; nutrient signaling; sleep; cancer
(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 5 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5425 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrients; healthy aging; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms; metabolic reprogramming; interaction; intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Prevention and Treatment of Malnutrition and Its Complications in Chronic Kidney Disease submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4769 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic kidney disease; malnutrition; sarcopenia; osteosarcopenia; inflammation and malnutrition; dietary interventions in CKD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Lifestyle, Dietary Surveys, Nutrition Policy and Human Health
edited by and Ivana Kolčič
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4746 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifestyle; nutritional surveys; nutritional policy; public health; nutritional status; health behavior; health promotion; chronic disease prevention and control; nutritional assessment; palliative care and nutrition; geriatric nutrition; nutritional support; women's health and nutrition; stress and emotional eating; health claims; metabolic syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Effects of Nutrition and BMI on Obstetric–Gynecological Pathologies
edited by and Szabolcs Várbíró
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4732 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; BMI; obstetric pathologies; gynecological pathologies; diet; mineral; vitamin; women; female; fertility; reproductive function; menopause; gynecological cancers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Dietary Strategies and Mechanistic Insights in Pediatric Allergies
edited by Urszula Jedynak-Wąsowicz and Ewa Cichocka-Jarosz
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4596 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric allergic diseases; IgE-mediated food allergy; non-IgE-mediated food allergy; food anaphylaxis; eosinophilic esophagitis; pollen–food allergy syndrome; elimination diet; oral immunotherapy; food allergy prevention; early-life nutrition; tolerance induction; gut microbiota; nutritional strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Research on the Factors Related to Food Choices to Promote Healthy Eating submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3785 | Submission Open
Keywords: food choice; healthy eating; eating behaviours; decision-making; consumer psychology; consumer neuroscience; food consumption; food communication; emotions; neuromarketing; nudge; consumer behavior; senses and perception
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Fatty Acids in the Prevention and Progression of Chronic Diseases
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1568 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatty acid; dietary fat; chronic disease; autoimmune disorder; chronic low-grade inflammation; cardiovascular disease; cancer; diabetes; metabolic disease; neurological disease; neurodegenerative disorder
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Nutrition in Gastronomic Sciences submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1544 | Submission Open
Keywords: culinary nutrition; food and health; food behavior; food literacy; food security; gastronomic sciences; interdisciplinary research; nutrition; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Interactions Between Diet, Gut Microbiota, and Adiposity: Implications for Human Health
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 890 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; gut microbiota; obesity; adiposity; metabolic sindrome; dietary pattern; modulation; nutrient; microbial metabolites; dysbiosis; nutrition; insulin resistance; probiotic; prebiotic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Innovative Nutritional Strategies and Dietary Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications
edited by Peter Fasching
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 481 | Submission Open
Keywords: type 2 diabetes prevention; personalized nutrition; dietary patterns; functional foods and nutraceuticals; digital nutrition tools; early-life nutrition; diabetes mellitus type 2; diabetes complications nutrition (nephropathy, neuropathy, diabetic foot); lifestyle interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Enteral, Parenteral Nutrition, and Exercise in Supportive Cancer Treatment
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 453 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional assessment; sarcopenia; cachexia; inflammation; physical exercise; cancer; protein intake; metabolic alterations; multimodal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Novel Foods: Exploring Nutritional Constituents and Biological Effects submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel foods; grains; insects; microalgae; mushrooms; fermented foods; UV-treated foods; alternative proteins; novel carbohydrates; sugar substitutes; fibers; human identical milk oligosaccharides; quality and compositional data; nutritionally relevant constituents; biological activity; bioavailability; stability; consumers acceptance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Factors Associated with Microbiota in Gastrointestinal Cancer
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; gastrointestinal cancer; polyphenol; fibers; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Diet-Based Interventions in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: Clinical Outcomes and Individualized Approaches
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open
Keywords: enteral nutrition; pediatric; children; diet; nutritional supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Artificial Intelligence for Food Intake Measurement in Free-Living Settings
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; large language model; multimodal model; machine learning; artificial intelligence; food intake measure; dietary assessment; bias; fairness; free-living setting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Body Weight, Dietary Patterns and Longevity
edited by Teodora Handjieva-Darlenska, and Arne Vernon Astrup
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; nutritional intervention; longevity; age-related diseases; body weight homeostasis; weight regulation and weight management; metabolic health; nutrient metabolism; metabolic pathways; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Metabolism Through Macronutrient and Exercise
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submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open
Keywords: substrate metabolism; muscle adaptation; carbohydrate metabolism; fat metabolism; carbohydrate metabolism; protein metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Lactational Programming: The Impact of Maternal Nutrition and Breastfeeding on Offspring Development
edited by and Mina Desai
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactation; breastfeeding; maternal nutrition; breast milk composition; infant development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Clinical Relevance of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 48294 | 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 Supplements for Endurance Exercise submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 19136 | Submission Open
Keywords: endurance performance; nutritional supplementation; ergogenic aid; female athlete supplementation; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Neurological Disorders: Diets and Nutrition
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16385 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorders; dietary patterns; nutritional interventions; cognitive and neurological health; Alzheimer’s disease; Parkinson’s disease; multiple sclerosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Dietary Interventions for Obesity and Obesity-Related Complications
edited by Alina Kuryłowicz and Monika Stołyhwo-Gofron
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15697 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; overweight; dietary interventions; nutritional treatment; supplementation; obesity pharmacotherapy; bariatric surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Linking Fruit and Vegetable Bioactives to Human Health and Wellness submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11173 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; fruits; vegetables; whole grains; dietary bioactives; health; disease prevention; functional foods; antioxidant; non-essential nutrient
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Diet and Nutrition Approaches to Support Cancer Patients Post-Acute Active Treatment
edited by and Brenton Baguley
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8944 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutrition; nutrition and exercise; cancer; cancer survivors; malnutrition; long-term follow-up; nutrition impact symptoms; long-term nutrition screening; quality of life; long-term survival
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Magnesium in Aging, Health and Diseases
edited by , Ligia J. Domínguez and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7291 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnesium; health; nutrition; diabetes; hypertension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Nutrition for Cognitive Health and Neuroprotection
edited by René A. J. Crans and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6771 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; neuroprotection; cognition; cognitive decline; dementia; movement disorders; genetic disorders; neuroprotective compounds; mediterranean diet; calorie restriction: dietary supplements; nutritional neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Endocrine Disturbances and Nutritional Therapies submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6393 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; type 2 diabetes; gestational diabetes; insulin resistance; hypercholesterolemia; dyslipidemia; metabolic syndrome; PCOS; polycystic ovary syndrome; thyroid dysfunction; hypothyroidism; hyperthyroidism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutrition Equity and Community Health: Social, Environmental, and Innovative Approaches submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6334 | 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)
Diet on Gut Health and Celiac Disease
edited by Kofi Clarke
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5817 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamins; micronutrient deficiencies; dietary fiber content; bone health; prebiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Dietary Carotenoids for Human Health
edited by Elena Rodríguez Rodríguez and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4339 | Submission Open
Keywords: carotenoids; non-transmissible chronic diseases (NTCDs); nutritional status; antioxidant action; provitamin A activity; inflammation; oxidative stress; bioaccessibility; bioavailability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Advances in Sweeteners and Human Health: Metabolic, Molecular, and Epidemiological Perspectives on Safety, Efficacy, and Public Health Impact submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3184 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial sweeteners; non-nutritive sweeteners; gut microbiota; metabolic health; obesity; diabetes; cardiovascular disease cancer risk; side effects; glycemic control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
Nutrient Intake and Dietary Therapy in Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2511 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; nutrient intake; dietary habits; cardiovascular risk; cardiovascular health; disease prevention; factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Mediterranean Diet and Cardiovascular Diseases submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2020 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; antioxidants; Mediterranean diet; PAF inhibitors; microbiome; lifestyleintervention; metabolomics; lipidomics; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Neuroprotective Roles of Dietary Bioactive Compounds submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1912 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroprotection; dietary bioactive compounds; cerebrovascular function; cognition; polyphenols; flavonoids; neuroinflammation; cardiometabolic diseases; gut–brain axis; brain structure and function; ageing; neurodegeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Current Insights into Household and Community Food and Nutrition Security submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1880 | Submission Open
Keywords: food and nutrition security; monitoring and surveillance; advocacy; strategies; food relief
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Women in Sport Nutrition submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1841 | Submission Open
Keywords: female athletes; sports nutrition; nutritional recommendations; menstrual cycle and performance; evidence-based nutrition; sport supplementation in women; women’s health in sport
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Bioactive Compounds of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods for Healthy Brain Ageing: From Bench to Diet submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1712 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain ageing; neuroprotection; oxidative stress and chronic neuroinflammation; cellular senescence; autophagy and protein turnover; age-related DNA alterations and epigenetic modification; mitochondrial dysfunction; blood–brain barrier functionality; neurodegenerative diseases; gut–brain axis; nutritional neuroscience; phytochemicals and bioactive compounds of natural origin; translational nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Osteoporosis and Related Bone Metabolic Disease: Integrative Approaches to Nutrition Management submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1568 | 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)
Dietary Assessment and Dietary Improvement Suggestions for Obesity
edited by and Chunxiao Li
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1457 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary assessment; dietary assessment toolkits; dietary intake; dietary patterns; dietary record method; dietary recall system; diet surveys; food composition; food monitoring; food recognition; food segmentation; health nutrient index; ingredient recognition; nutrition analytics; nutrition estimation; nutrition for special populations; obesity; obesity-related diseases; online dietary assessment tools; overweight; precision nutrition; portion size estimation; weight control; weight loss; weight regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Mineral Nutrition on Human Health and Disease—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1401 | Submission Open
Keywords: health; disease; mineral; micronutrient; trace elements; iron; zinc; copper; selenium; anemia; cancer; diabetes; osteoporosis; cardiovascular; hypertension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Nutritional Status and Frailty in Patients with Heart Failure
edited by and Bartosz Uchmanowicz
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1305 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional status; cardiovascular disease; malnutrition; overweight; obesity; dietary patterns; heart failure; acute coronary syndrome; atrial fibrillation; nutrition; stroke
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Microbiota and Systemic Health: Mechanistic Links and Nutritional Interventions
edited by , Danuta Kołożyn-Krajewska and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1300 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota; microbial metabolites; systemic health; nutritional interventions; nutrients; diet; precision nutrition; prebiotics; probiotics; supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Phytochemicals from Food and Medicine Homology: Treatment of Inflammatory Chronic Diseases
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submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 907 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic inflammatory diseases; food and medicine homology; phytochemicals; molecular mechanisms; pharmacokinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
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