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The Impact of Folate and Vitamin B on Brain Health and Disease
edited by Pradoldej Sompol
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamin B; nutrition; neuroprotection; brain health; neuronal function; aging; neurologic disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Relationship Between Food Allergy and Human Health submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17919 | Submission Open
Keywords: food allergenicity; food intolerance; novel food allergens; food-derived bioactive compounds; host immune modulation; immune mechanism of food compounds; gut microbiota; digestion of food allergens; in silico prediction of allergenicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
The Importance of a Clinical Diet and Nutritional Management for Patients
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13762 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute illness; critical care; post-intensive care syndrome; protein; energy; intensive care unit; oral nutritional supplement; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Health Effects of Diet-Sourced Hazardous Factors
edited by Lishi Zhang and Xiaomeng Li
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8678 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional toxicology; food toxicology; food safety; risk assessment; risk– benefit assessment; new food raw materials/novel food; tolerable upper intake level; health food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Effects on Gastrointestinal Microbiota and Health
edited by João Felipe Mota, Christian Hoffmann and
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8417 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiome; health; diseases; dysbiosis; probiotic; prebiotic; synbiotic; dietary fiber; phenolic compounds; dietary interventions; metabolites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Effects of Micronutrient Supplementation on Maternal and Child Health Outcomes
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5142 | Submission Open
Keywords: micronutrient intake; dietary intake; dietary pattern; dietary assessment; fetal outcomes; micronutrient supplement; pregnant women
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
The Impact of Social Media on Eating Behavior submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4868 | Submission Open
Keywords: social media; eating disorders; nutrition; dietary behavior; food content; body image; public health; addictive behaviour
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Fruits and Vegetable Bioactive Substances and Nutritional Value submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4841 | 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)
Assessment of Vitamin D Status and Intake in Human Health
edited by Istvan Takacs
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4461 | Submission Open
Keywords: 25(OH)D level; 1; 25(OH)2D level; vitamin D deficiency; vitamin D supplementation; treatment; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
The Role of Physical Activity and Diet on Weight Management
edited by Sarah Shultz
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3677 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; weight loss; diet; eating behavior; physical activity; exercise; lifestyle behaviors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
The Economics, Environment and Policies That Influence Nutrition Management in Healthcare
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3206 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition economics; healthcare polices; environmental challenge; patient-reported measures; implementation science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
The Importance of Nutrition in Fertility and Pregnancy
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2504 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamins; diets; infertility; reproduction disorders; pregnancy complications; obstetric disorders; adverse pregnancy outcomes; mental health; metabolic disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
The Role of Fatty Acids in Inflammation
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1842 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatty acids; saturated fatty acids; monounsaturated fatty acids; polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs); n-3 or n-6 PUFAs; fatty acids and diet; inflammation; inflammatory response; resolution of inflammation; fatty acids; oxidative stress and inflammation; chronic disease; aging; health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Intermittent Fasting: Health Impacts and Therapeutic Potential submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1790 | 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)
Plant-Based Diet: Health Perspective submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 759 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-derived foods; functional food plants; vegan diets; plant-based diet; therapy; chronic disease management; healthy gut; fermented plant-derived foods; healthy life; complementary treatment; edible oils; spices; traditional medicine; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
The Benefits of Diet, Physical Activity and Lifestyle Habits in Older Adults for Longevity
edited by Lei Feng
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 506 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutrition; supplement; physical activity; exercise; lifestyle; health behavior; longevity; health span
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Allergenic Proteins from Plant-Derived Foods on Immunology
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-derived foods; immune responses; hypoallergenic foods; allergenic proteins; food allergies; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutritional and Physical Prehabilitation: Optimizing Outcomes in Surgical, Chemotherapy, and Radiotherapy Patients
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: prehabilitation; cancer treatment; nutrition; exercise; immunonutrition; body composition; surgery; chemotherapy; radiotherapy; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Pathophysiology of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: glucose metabolism; lipid metabolism; nutritional screening; atherosclerotic diseases; cancer; chronic respiratory diseases; diabetes-related diseases; mental illnesses; obesity; overweight
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Phytochemicals and Immune Health
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; immune health; immunomodulation; antioxidants; polyphenols; flavonoids; carotenoids; glucosinolates; bioactive compounds; natural products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
New Insights on Nutrition and Gut–Brain Axis
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut– brain axis; microbiome; neurodevelopment; neuropsychiatric disorders; neurodegeneration; metabolism; diet; precision nutrition; gene– environment interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutrition and Female Reproduction: Benefits for Women or Offspring
edited by Agnieszka Zawiejska
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: evidence-based nutrition; nutritional epidemiology; clinical trials in nutrition; observational studies in nutrition; dietary interventions in hyperandrogenism/polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)/endometriosis/infertility/diabetes/obesity; reducing perinatal risk in high-risk populations (women with diabetes/hypertension/obesity); nutrition and cardiometabolic risk/cardiovascular outcomes in women of reproductive age; eating behaviour; dietary patterns; dietary interventions in obesity secondary to mental health issues/neurodivergence in women; post-partum nutrition in women after gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)/hypertensive disorders of pregnancy; maternal obesity/gestational diabetes/nutritional status and offspring growth/body mass trajectory; maternal obesity/gestational diabetes/nutritional status and neurocognitive development in offspring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Effect of Nutrition and Physical Activity on Cognitive Function
edited by
submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive function; nutrition; physical activity; brain health; cognitive aging; neuroprotection; dietary patterns; exercise; dementia prevention; neuroplasticity; antioxidants; diet; lifestyle interventions; cognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Physical Exercise and Nutrition on the Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology
edited by Moisés Tolentino B. Da Silva, and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10207 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical exercise; nutrition; gut microbiota; gut permeability; probiotics; prebiotics; physical training; gastrointestinal motility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
The Role of Food Supplements in Human Health submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7450 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary supplements; nutraceuticals; vitamins; minerals; botanicals; herbs; human health; inflammation; diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Functional Foods: Exploring the Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4261 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; novel food; human nutrition aspects; human health; disease prevention; macronutrients; micronutrients; plant bioactive compounds; signaling pathway regulation; gene expression; synergic effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Own or Donated Human Milk: Its Role in Today's Society
edited by and Marta Suárez-Rodríguez
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3092 | Submission Open
Keywords: breastfeeding; donated human milk bank; growth; neurodevelopmental; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Future Foods: Innovations Addressing Global Challenges in Health, Nutrition, Sustainability, and Ethics submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2541 | Submission Open
Keywords: future foods; nutrition; human health; sustainability; malnutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Hypoglycemic Properties and Pathways of Natural Substances
edited by Yujie Zhong and Xiaoli Peng
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2190 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; diet; diabetes; hypoglycemic; glucose metabolism; micronutrients; natural substances; insulin; polyphenols; terpenoids; polysaccharides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Nutritional Risk in Older Adults in Different Healthcare Settings
edited by
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2063 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical settings; disease-related malnutrition; diet; elderly; frailty; functional tests; healthy aging; malnutrition; nutritional risk; nursing homes; older adults; quality of life; sarcopenic obesity; sarcopenia; SPBB
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Research Advances in Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Eating for Human Health
edited by Shuhao Lin and Krista Varady
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1269 | Submission Open
Keywords: intermittent fasting; weight loss; obesity; time-restricted eating; metabolic diseases; health benefits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods and Risk of Non-Communicable Diseases
edited by Mariana Di Lorenzo
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1065 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra-processed foods; inflammation; obesity; non-communicable diseases; neurological disorders; cancer; eating habits; visceral adiposity; childhood obesity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Fat and Metabolic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 698 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; lipids; metabolic syndrome; adipose tissue; microbiota; inflammation; GPCR; NAFLD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutritional Behaviour and Cardiovascular Risk Factor Modification
edited by Christopher Stremmel
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional behavior; cardiovascular risk; metabolic syndrome; hypertension; weight; sleep; lifestyle; activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Natural Active Compounds in Inflammation and Metabolic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural compounds; inflammation; metabolic diseases; polyphenols; flavonoids; terpenoids; anti-inflammatory; therapeutic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutritional Approaches for Managing Obesity-Associated Metabolic Diseases
edited by Neda Akhavan
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiometabolic disorders; inflammation; adiposity; dietary patterns; functional foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Parenteral Nutrition and Pediatric Patient Health submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: parenteral nutrition; amino acids; intravenous lipid emulsions; hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia; hypertriglyceridemia; electrolyte imbalance; refeeding syndrome; parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease (PNALD); parenteral nutrition contamination with peroxides; parenteral nutrition-related bone disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Collection of Dietary Quality Assessment Methods submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary diversity; biodiversity; food quality; dietary quality; food consumption; diet quality indicators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Effects of Lactoferrin Supplementation on Inflammation, Immune Function and Prevention of Respiratory Infections
edited by , Alessandro Messina and Cecilia Nobili
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactoferrin; supplementation; RSV; immunomodulation; neonates; inflammation; infection prevention; immune function; antimicrobial activity; respiratory infection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Dietary Interventions for the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
edited by Gabriel M. Pagnotti and Maya Styner
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone; metabolism; bioenergetics; skeletal muscle; diet; osteoporosis; osteopenia; nutrition; bone cancer; bone remodeling; musculoskeletal health; supplementation; mineral deficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Antioxidant-Rich Natural Food submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; chronic inflammation; cancer prevention; bioactive compounds; oxidative stress; anti-inflammatory foods; preventive nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Vitamin/Mineral Intake and Dietary Quality in Relation to Cancer Risk
edited by
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamins and minerals; cancer risk; dietary quality; nutrient deficiency and overload; dietary patterns; Mediterranean diet; ketogenic diet; high-protein diet; low-fat diet; plant-based diet; calorie restriction; fasting-mimicking diet; intermittent fasting; ultra-processed food; whole and organic food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Nutrition and the Disorders of Brain-Gut Axis
edited by Massimo Bellini
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: disorders of gut– brain interaction; irritable bowel syndrome; functional constipation; functional diarrhea; FODMAPs; nutritional therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Diet and Disease Development: Mechanisms, Prevention and Treatment—3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: kidney disease; chronic disease; nutrients; food; diet; diabetes; glucose intolerance; natural therapy; food supplements; high-fat/Western diet; obesity; gut microbiota; nutraceuticals; kidney injury and fibrosis; probiotics and prebiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Effects on Gene Expression and Metabolic Profiles submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; dietary patterns; diet-dependent diseases; gene expression; molecular mechanisms of action; macronutrient composition; micronutrients; omics; personalized nutrition; SNPs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Measuring Healthy Diets: The Past, Present and Future of Dietary Assessment submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary data collection; dietary indicators; food consumption assessment; nutrition monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Caffeinated Beverage Consumption: Health Benefits and Risks
edited by Verónica Giráldez-Costas and César Gallo-Salazar
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: ergogenic aids; caffeine metabolism; caffeinated beverages; cardiovascular health; stimulant; diseases; caffeine metabolism; exercise; performance; health; cognitions; energy drinks; coffee
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Applications of Nasogastric Tube Renutrition in Medicine: Indications and Open Issues
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6541 | Submission Open
Keywords: anorexia nervosa; artificial nutrition; nasogastric tube; psychological correlates; clinical nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Improving Cardiometabolic Health: Nutrition-Related Strategies and Mechanisms
edited by Rosa Casas
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5146 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; cardiovascular health; primary prevention; plant-based diets; macronutrients; micronutrients; antioxidants; coronary heart disease; nutrition; weight management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Personalized Nutrition, Gut Microbiome, Metabolic Syndrome and Related Comorbidities submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3813 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; gut microbiome; personalized nutrition; precision nutrition; gut microbiota; non-communicable diseases; diet; health; diabetes; obesity; dyslipidemia; hypertension; bioactive compounds; nutrigenomics; prebiotics; probiotics; postbiotics; dietary intervention; insulin resistance; cardiovascular diseases; metabolic health; dietary fibres; phenolic compounds; chronic diseases; microbiota-host interactions; diet-microbiome interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
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