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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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Nutrition, Lipoprotein Metabolism, and Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis Prevention
edited by Baohai Shao
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open
Keywords: atherosclerosis; atherosclerosis prevention; cardiovascular disease; cholesterol transport; dietary interventions; dyslipidemia; HDL function; high-density lipoprotein (HDL); inflammation; lipoprotein metabolism; low-density lipoprotein (LDL); nutrition; oxidative stress; proteomics; lipidomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
New Insights into Nutritional Choices: Personality, Health, Social and Physical Environment submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: eating behaviours; food choice; health; environment; sustainability; sociocultural determinants; economics; nutrition communication; food labelling; health claims; social media; lifestyle; emotions; personality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Diet and Nutrition in Bariatric Interventions
edited by , Ramos Almino and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15468 | 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)
Nutritional Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hospital and Long-Term Care Settings
edited by Hui Chen (Rita) Chang
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6996 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical nutrition interventions; rehabilitation nutrition; malnutrition management; nursing care strategies; multidisciplinary approaches; dementia nutrition; nutritional technology; care quality standards
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutrition–Sleep Interactions in Sports and Exercise: Timing, Recovery, and Adaptation submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4488 | Submission Open
Keywords: chrono-nutrition; athletes; sleep; circadian rhythms; REM sleep; slow-wave sleep; macronutrient timing; energy availability; recovery; performance; actigraphy; polysomnography; dietary supplements; naps
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Disease-Associated Gut Microbiota Patterns, Nutritional Factors, and Host Immunity
edited by Zsolt Barta
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3556 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; host immunity; nutrition; diet; diet–microbiota interactions; microbial dysbiosis; celiac disease; inflammatory bowel disease; autoimmune diseases; microbial metabolites; gut barrier; probiotics; prebiotics; postbiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Nutrition and Health Throughout the Lifespan submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2818 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifespan nutrition; dietary patterns; health promotion; disease prevention; nutrient adequacy; translational research; public health policies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Strategies to Improve Health and Sport Performance in Athletes submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1923 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports nutrition; performance enhancement; nutrient timing; athlete health; metabolism; personalized nutrition; relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Global Nutrition Challenges and Solutions
edited by Bai Li
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1890 | Submission Open
Keywords: nurition; public health nutrition; obesity; undernutrition; malnutrition; nutrient deficiency; sustainable development; global health; global syndemic; co-benefit; double duty; triple duty; systems thinking; health regulation; health policy; intervention development; intervention evaluation; co-creation; policy engagement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Precision Nutrition: Tailoring Dietary Approaches for Optimal Diabetes Care
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1839 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision nutrition; personalized nutrition; nutritional interventions; diabetes care; diabetes management; glucose control; insulin resistance; nutritional genomics; gut microbiome; lifestyle factors; diet customization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Nutrition and Chronic Pain: Clinical and Population-Based Evidence and Mechanistic Insights
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1377 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic pain; integrative medicine; nutritional interventions; nonpharmacologic therapies; lifestyle modification; dietary supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Precision Nutrition in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
edited by , Roberto Miniero and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1180 | Submission Open
Keywords: children; nutrition; precision medicine; RCTs; nutritional biomarkers; anti-inflammatory foods; pro-inflammatory foods; relapse and nutrition; personalized therapeutic precision nutrition; inflammatory bowel disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Dietary Intake and Age-Related Cognitive Decline submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1156 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive decline; nutritional status; dietary patterns; vitamins; sarcopenia; frailty
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Immunonutrition in Cancer Patients
edited by Francesco Agustoni
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 989 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid tumors; immunonutrition; immunotherapy; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Inflammatory Index: The Inflammatory Potential of Diet and Human Health submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 922 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary inflammatory index; inflammatory diet; diet-related inflammation; oxidative stress; immune system; anti- and proinflammatory signaling pathways; antioxidant activity; food processing; cellular functions; disease prevention; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Modulation of the Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis: From Mechanisms to Precision Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 833 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary regulation; human health; gut microbiome; metabolic diseases; brain health; ultra-processed foods; dietary patterns; microbiota–gut–brain (MGB) axis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Exploring Global Trends in Nutrient Intake and Status: The Role of Nutritional Epidemiology in Public Health submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 798 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrient intake; nutrient status; nutritional epidemiology; public health nutrition; global health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Diet, Inflammation, and Chronic Disease: Evolving Roles of the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII®) in Research and Practice
edited by , , and Sandra Pavičić Žeželj
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 727 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary inflammatory index (DII®); energy-adjusted DII (E‑DII®); diet‑related inflammation; chronic disease risk; precision nutrition; anti‑inflammatory dietary patterns; systemic inflammation; nutritional epidemiology; biomarkers of inflammation; diet–disease relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Bridging Inflammation and Immune Regulation
edited by Lídia Pinheiro and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 712 | Submission Open
Keywords: omega-3 fatty acids; EPA and DHA; inflammation; immune regulation; resolvins; clinical nutrition; immunometabolism; autoimmune diseases; gut–brain axis nutritional immunology; microbioma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Human Milk and Donor Milk in the NICU: From Biological Mechanisms to Clinical Outcomes in Preterm Infants
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 693 | Submission Open
Keywords: human milk; preterm infant nutrition; donor human milk; human milk banking; fortification strategies; necrotizing enterocolitis; neurodevelopment; precision nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Strategies for Strength Performance Improvement and Fatigue Recovery
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 618 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional supplementation; strength; muscle hypertrophy; muscle growth; body mass; power; athletes; sport; fatigue; recovery; ergogenic aids; dietary intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Evidence-Based Approach in Optimising Nutritional Care to People with Multimorbidity
edited by Ching Shan (Angela) Wan
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 570 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimorbidity; nutrition therapy; primary prevention; secondary prevention; disease management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Precision Nutrition and Human Health Care
edited by Mary McCarthy
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision health; precision nutrition; genomics; translational science; biomarkers; disease prevention; personalized nutrition; micronutrients; macronutrients; health; wellness; epigenetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutrition and Skeletal Muscle Homeostasis
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open
Keywords: gender and age; essential nutrients; caloric intake; maintenance and development of skeletal muscle; the balance between nutrition and exercise; methodologies for nutrition and exercise
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Ketones Beyond Diet: Exogenous Ketone Supplementation for Brain Energetics and Neurological Health
edited by , Niraj Arora and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open
Keywords: exogenous ketones; ketogenic diet; ketone supplementation; brain injury; stroke; clinical trials; brain energetics; neurological health; β-hydroxybutyrate; ketosis; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Nutritional Status Indices in Different Life Stages and Vulnerable Population Groups submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional status; life course; vulnerable populations; anthropometry; body composition; dietary intake; physical activity; physical functioning; energy expenditure; children and adolescents; adults; older adults; immigrants; health disparities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Functional Foods as Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis Modulators
edited by Parisa Gazerani, Calli Leighann Cook and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota–gut–brain axis; functional foods; prebiotics and probiotics; postbiotics; gut microbiome; neuroinflammation; brain health; pain and migraine; dietary bioactives; human nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Dietary and Nutritional Approaches to Healthy Brain Aging and Neurodegeneration Prevention
edited by Pradoldej Sompol
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain aging; dementia; cerebrovascular disease; neurodegeneration; neuroinflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Dietary Polyphenols: From Metabolism to Health Outcomes
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary polyphenols; metabolism; gut microbiota; microbial metabolites; biotransformation; nutraceuticals; functional foods; metabolic health; oxidative stress; inflammation; cardiometabolic diseases; neurological health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutritional Strategies Targeting Post-Exercise Inflammation and Oxidation
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports nutrition; exercise; nutritional interventions; athletic performance; inflammation; oxidative stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutritional Programming of Metabolism and Endocrine Signaling in Childhood Obesity
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open
Keywords: childhood obesity; maternal overnutrition; gestational diabetes; type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Novel Therapeutic Approaches and Nutritional Strategies for Celiac Disease and Gluten-Related Disorders
edited by and Lisa Lungaro
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: celiac disease; gluten free diet (GFD); gluten-related disorders (GRD); novel pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies; nutrition; gut microbiota; probiotics; prebiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Strategies for Childhood Obesity and Related Metabolic Diseases
edited by and Alireza Jahan-Mihan
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: childhood obesity; pediatric nutrition; dietary interventions; dietary patterns; eating behaviors; appetite regulation; food environment; gut microbiome; metabolic disorders; cardiometabolic health; insulin resistance; obesity prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Dietary Approach and Body Composition in Diet-Related Disorders submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: body composition; nutrition; special diet; objective measurements; supplementation; survival; quality of life; fat mass; muscle mass; sarcopenia; immunomodulation; psychological support; emotional eating; cognitive function; bariatric surgery; obesity; sarcopenic obesity; metabolic syndrome; malnutrition; cancer; life style modification; treatment; side-effect treatment; physical activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Functional Foods and Glucose Metabolism: Mechanisms and Health Implications
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; antioxidants; natural products; glucose metabolic health; protein; polysaccharide; derivatives; intestinal health; oxidative stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Dietary Quality and Lifestyle Changes to Enhance Vitality and Mood States in Older Adults
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: older people; older frailty; mental well-being; depression; dietary quality; dietary patterns; nutritional status; physical activity; healthy aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
The Role of Bioactive Compounds in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyphenols; carotenoids; glucosinolates; biomarkers; bioavailability; metabolism; oxidative stress; inflammation; chronic diseases; disease prevention; dietary patterns; nutrigenomics; clinical trials; health promotion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Dietary Therapy and Strategies for Crohn’s Disease
edited by Ola Niewiadomski
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition intervention; dietary therapy including food-based diets; Crohn’s disease; microbiome; metabolomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Integrative Approaches to Adolescent Obesity Management: The Synergy of Pharmacotherapy and Medical Nutrition Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: adolescence; nutrition; binge-eating disorder (BED); obesity; psychotherapy; drug therapy; GLP-1 agonists
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Nutritional Interventions and Metabolic Dysregulation in Psychiatry: Linking Diet, Metabolism, and Mental Health submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional interventions; nutritional psychiatry; nutraceutical interventions; diet; metabolic dysregulation; cardiometabolic diseases; psychiatric disorders; inflammation; gut microbiota; mental health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
The Impact of Food Labeling on Food Choices and Eating Behaviors
edited by Rachel L. Bailey
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3823 | Submission Open
Keywords: food labeling; food claims; food choice; nutrition; eating behavior; public health; dietary behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Nanomedicine and Functional Foods in Inflammation and Chronic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 456 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional medicine; functional foods; bioactive compounds; advanced technologies; nanotechnology; artificial intelligence; gut microbiota; inflammation; chronic diseases; metabolic disorders; multi-omics; personalized nutrition; precision health; animal-derived nutrients; animal models; preclinical studies; one health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Microplastics and Human Health: Role of Food Nutrients in Metabolic Disorders
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrients; microplastics; metabolic diseases; Nrf2 pathway; epigenetic modifications; organoids; spheroids; inflammation; oxidative stress; personalized nutritional medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Physiological Behaviors and Mechanisms of Probiotics for Digestive Health
edited by Yonglu Li and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; digestive health; intestinal microbiome; microbiota modulation; immunomodulation; barrier function; colonization; adhesion; postbiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Nutrition in the Early Years: Feeding Challenges and Their Health Implications
edited by Seng Hock Quak and Tammy S. H. Lim
submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 32595 | Submission Open
Keywords: feeding difficulties; pediatric feeding disorder; feeding practices; caregiver feeding style; growth; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Selected Papers from the 5th International Online Conference on Nutrients—Sports Nutrition: Innovation, Performance, Microbiota and Sustainability submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 25682 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports nutrition; personalized nutrition; athletic performance; recovery strategies; injury prevention; gut microbiota; sustainable diets; gender-specific strategies; dietary supplements; evidence-based guidelines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Policies of Promoting Healthy Eating
edited by
submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12830 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthy eating policies; nutrition apps; social marketing; social advertising; food labeling; health claims; nutrition claims; nutri-score; organic food; social media
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Nutritional Intervention in the Intensive Care Unit: New Advances submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8675 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; critical care; nutrition support; calories; protein; malnutrition; failure to thrive; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; oral nutrition; complex medical; ECMO; MODS; social determinants of health; medical outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Functional Foods in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Disorders submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5907 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; metabolic disorders; type 2 diabetes mellitus; obesity; insulin resistance; polyphenolic compounds; probiotics; postbiotics; gut microbiota; glucose metabolism; dietary prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Role of Bioactive Compounds in Oxidative Stress and Inflammation submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4348 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; oxidative stress; inflammation; antioxidants; polyphenols; flavonoids; flavonoids; dietary supplements; chronic diseases; bioavailability; therapeutic applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
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