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Prenatal Nutrition: Essentials for a Healthy Pregnancy
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submission deadline 5 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; prenatal; diet; pregnancy; fetus; hydration; health; development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Probiotics, Postbiotics, Gut Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Health
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 21131 | Submission Open
Keywords: postbiotics; gut microbiota; gastrointestinal health; gastrointestinal homeostasis; fermented foods; synthetic biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Nutritional Approaches for Digestive Disorders and Gastrointestinal Symptoms—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6981 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal symptoms; digestive diseases; diet; nutrition; nutrition support; parenteral nutrition; enteral nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Food Literacy and Public Health Nutrition
edited by , Mette Rosenlund Sørensen and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5967 | Submission Open
Keywords: food literacy; food competencies; food education; public health nutrition; educational programs; public health campaigns; self-efficacy; food choices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Impact of Perinatal Nutrition on the Health and Development of the Infant
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4553 | Submission Open
Keywords: perinatal nutrition; pregnancy; breastfeeding; postpartum; infant feeding; infant growth; neurodevelopment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Vitamin D Status and 25(OH)D Thresholds: From Musculoskeletal to Systemic and Beyond
edited by István Takács
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3326 | 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 Nutritional Supplements in Cancer Prevention and Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3207 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; vitamins; essential micronutrients; polyphenols; amino acids; fatty acids; malnutrition and malabsorption; gut microbiome; pre- and probiotics; inflammation; epigenetic and transcriptional modulation; immune cell modulation; methylation; methionine restriction; dietary interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Effects of Diet and Nutrition on Musculoskeletal Health submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2623 | Submission Open
Keywords: muscle; bone; joints; bone mineral density; obesity; sarcopenia; osteoporosis; osteoarthritis; rheumatic disease; genetic disorders; minerals and trace elements; vitamins; protein; amino acids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Clinical Nutrition, Metabolic Complications, and Organ Function Biomarkers in Newborns and Children with Disabilities submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2568 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical nutrition; essential nutrients; critical micronutrients; critical macronutrients; disability; newborns; children; malnutrition; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; parenchymal growth; neurocognitive development; multidisciplinary care; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Dietary Patterns, Food Choices, and Health Risk
edited by Orouba Almilaji, and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2291 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; mediterranean diet; DASH diet; plant-based diet; western diet; vitamin and mineral deficiencies; chronic disease; mental health; nutritional epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Innovative Methodologies in Dietary Monitoring and Interventions: Technological Perspectives
edited by Yingnan Jia and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2047 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary monitoring; eating behaviors; personalized nutrition; nutritional assessment; precision nutrition; advanced technology; artificial intelligence; machine learning; wearable sensors; image recognition; digital interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Nutrition Modulation in Cardiometabolic Outcomes
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submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1567 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiometabolic diseases; dietary patterns; nutritional modulation; metabolic risk factors; precision nutrition; gut microbiome; bioactive compounds; nutraceuticals and functional foods; public health nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutritional Strategies for Optimizing Thyroid Function and Metabolic Health
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submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1465 | Submission Open
Keywords: thyroid function; iodine; selenium; nutritional deficiencies; autoimmune thyroid disorders; hormone regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Nutritional Approaches for Chronic Disease Prevention and Care: From Individuals to Populations
edited by Zsuzsanna Németh
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1127 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic diseases; dietary interventions; complementary nutritional therapy; health outcomes; dietary patterns; mechanisms; dietary assessment; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Role of Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds in Musculoskeletal System
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submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-derived bioactive compounds; bone; muscle; cartilage; musculoskeletal disorders; osteoporosis; osteoarthritis; polyphenols; flavonoids; alkaloids; terpenoids; sarcopenia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Effects of Dietary Intake and the Microbiome on Metabolic, Inflammatory, and Mental Health
edited by Fatima El-Assaad and Jordan Stanford
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 890 | Submission Open
Keywords: human microbiome; microbiota-brain-immune axis; dietary interventions; metabolic disease; chronic inflammation; nutritional psychiatry; perinatal mental health; healthy aging; microbial metabolites; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
The Role of Functional Food Intake in Chronic Disease Prevention
edited by Yinhua Zhu and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 869 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; chronic diseases; disease prevention; bioactive components; mechanisms of action; dietary strategies; intervention targets; clinical evidence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Protein and Amino Acid Intake on Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 760 | Submission Open
Keywords: muscle essential amino acids; muscle proteins; muscle metabolism; muscle atrophy; muscle cachexia; sarcopenia; muscle training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Bridging the Gap: Integrating Nutrition Policy and Dietary Strategy for Disease Prevention and Treatment
edited by , Karen M Davison, and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 728 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; health education; government policy; disease prevention; nutrition; diet and risk of disease; food taxes; food subsidies; food marketing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Dietary Supplements and Thyroid Diseases: An Update
edited by , Laura Croce and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 612 | Submission Open
Keywords: thyroid diseases; autoimmunity; iodine; selenium; micronutrients; vitamins; vitamin D; iron; dietary supplements; fatty acids; omega-3; dietary intervention; nutraceuticals; immune-nutrition; herbal products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Optimizing Nutritional Strategies for Cystic Fibrosis: Mechanisms, Interventions, and Clinical Outcomes
edited by Maria R. Mascarenhas and Jessica Alvarez
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open
Keywords: cystic fibrosis; nutrition; gastroenterology; eating disorders; HEMT; CFRD; bone health; PERT; microbiome; body composition; pancreas; vitamins; salt; diet; mental health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Personalized Nutrition and Cardiology submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 411 | Submission Open
Keywords: food; health; nutrients; cardiovascular; metabolic; diet; mediterranean diet; personalized nutrition; protective; mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Nutrient Intake and Disordered Sleep
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submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep quality; sleep duration; sleep–wake cycle; diet; mediterranean; vegetarian; vegan; meal time
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Bridging Human and Environmental Health Through Sustainable Diets: From Theory to Real-World Challenges submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 369 | Submission Open
Keywords: diets; dietary patterns; sustainability; environmental impact; planetary health; plant-based diets; food systems; nutritional adequacy; diet optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Mediterranean Diet, Behavioral Addictions, and Lifestyle Patterns submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open
Keywords: mediterranean diet; behavioral addictions; problematic smartphone use; internet addiction; gaming; gambling disorder; lifestyle; sleep; physical activity; mental health; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Novel Antioxidant Strategies: Exploring the Power of Natural Bioactive Compounds
edited by Marija Ljubojević
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; antagonism; antiaging; bioactive compounds; bioavailability; biomarkers; diet; longevity; oxidative stress; phytonutrients; synergy; vitamins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutrition for Fertility: Dietary Strategies to Improve Reproductive Health
edited by Veronica Corsetti and Annalisa Liprino
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproductive nutrition; fertility; assisted reproductive technologies (ART); gut microbiota; hormonal regulation; oocyte quality; sperm quality; inflammation; nutraceuticals; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
The Effect of Natural Extracts on Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases (2nd Edition) submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural extracts; aging; medicinal plants; human health; oxidative stress; chemosensory perception
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Malabsorption, and Nutritional Care in Cancer Patients
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submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; gastrointestinal symptoms; malabsorption; nutritional care; cancer cachexia; malnutrition; anticancer therapy; dietary intake; supportive care; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Gut–Brain Insights: Unlocking the Potential of Microbiota and Nutrients for Mental Health
edited by and Isaac González-Santoyo
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut–brain axis; microbiota; nutrients; mental health; dysbiosis; nutrition therapy; psychiatric disorders; neurodevelopment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Lactose Intolerance: Dietary Management and Public Health Impact
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submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactose digestion; lactose intolerance; dairy food digestion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Dietary Modulation in Headache and Migraine
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submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4154 | Submission Open
Keywords: migraine; headache disorders; dietary interventions; metabolic regulation; neuroinflammation; diet–brain interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Relationship Between Dietary Habits and Physical Activity in Modern Lifestyles
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submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3121 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; exercise patterns; eating behaviour; nutritional assessment; dietary patterns; food choices; anthropometric measurements; overall health outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Amino Acid Metabolism in Human Health and Disease submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2226 | Submission Open
Keywords: amino acid; dietary protein; nutrition; metabolism; inflammation; fat tissue; connective tissue; hemoglobin; albunine; sarcopenia; chemotherapies; cancer; exercise; aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome in Obesity submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1914 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; gut microbiota; microorganisms; dysbiosis; obesity; metabolic health; body mass index; body weight; probiotics; prebiotics; synbiotics; postbiotics; gut metabolites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Gut Microbiota–Diet Interactions in Obesity and Metabolic Regulation submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1759 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiome; metabolic disorders; obesity; dietary fibres; polyphenols; short-chain fatty acids; bacterial metabolites; inflammation; leaky gut; prebiotics; probiotics; bile acids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Optimizing Muscle Health, Exercise Recovery and Sports Performance Through Nutritional Strategies
edited by Álvaro López Samanes
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1229 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise recovery; nutritional strategies; skeletal muscle function; bioactive compounds; dietary supplements; personalized nutrition; oxidative stress; ergogenic aids; nutrient timing; sex-specific responses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods and Risk of Non-Communicable Diseases—2nd Edition
edited by Mariana Di Lorenzo and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1014 | 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)
The Functional Properties and Health Benefits of Carbohydrates
edited by Taskeen Niaz and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 545 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocarriers; food fortifications; nutraceuticals; food packaging; gut health; microbiome; digestibility; nutrient release; polymer characterization; sustainable polysaccharides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
Advances in Exploring the Relationship Between Diet, Body Composition, and Athletic Performance
edited by Goran Sporiš
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; body composition; athletic performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Plant Bioactives and Microbial Metabolites in Chronic Disease Prevention
edited by and Masafumi Noda
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial metabolites; short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs); gut microflora; gut barrier; chronic disease; plant bioactive; probiotics; prebiotics; bioconversion; immunity, anti-inflammation; antioxidation; anti-obesity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Micronutrients and Bioactive Molecules: Their Development, Interaction, and Impact on Human Health—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11127 | Submission Open
Keywords: micronutrients; bioactive molecules; selenium-rich products; polysaccharides; polyphenols; nutrient interactions; health promotion; disease prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Maternal Nutrition: Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
edited by Akio Nakamura
submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6165 | 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)
Natural Bioactives for a Healthy and Sustainable Diet submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2578 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; functional foods; nutritional biochemistry; health-promoting natural products; human nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
The Possible Role of Bioactive Compounds in Food in the Prevention of Neurodegenerative Diseases submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1695 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; neurodegenerative diseases; neurodegeneration; Parkinson’s disease; Alzheimer's disease; neuroprotection; antioxidants; phytocompounds; anti-inflammatory compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
The Gut Microbiome: Mechanisms and Therapies in Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
edited by Tatiana Marquez-Lago and Lyse A Norian
submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1645 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; multi-omics; translational; communicable diseases; non-communicable diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Taste–Nutrition Interface: How Gustatory Signaling Modulates Metabolic Responses submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1064 | Submission Open
Keywords: taste sensitivity; taste receptors; metabolisms; sensory nutrition; genetic variations in taste
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Dietary Intake Assessment: Trends and Consumer Perspective submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 926 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary intake assessment; nutrition research methods; consumer perspective; dietary trends; digital health technologies; data quality and validity; eating behavior; public health nutrition; personalized nutrition; interdisciplinary research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Prebiotics, Probiotics and Synbiotics in Child Development
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 897 | Submission Open
Keywords: prebiotic; probiotic; synbiotic; child development; gut microbiome; gut–brain axis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Management for Children with Inherited Metabolic Diseases submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: inherited metabolic diseases; inborn errors of metabolism; medical nutrition therapy; pediatric nutrition; phenylketonuria; organic acidemias; urea cycle disorders; fatty acid oxidation disorders; glycogen storage diseases; newborn screening; metabolic control; rare diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
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