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Benefits of Probiotics During Perinatal and Infant Period for Gastrointestinal Health

edited by Valentina Biagioli

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 35354 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychobiotic; probiotics; preterm birth; perinatal nutrition; microbiota-gut-brain axis; human milk; fetal programming; neonatology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Therapeutic Potential of Phytochemicals in Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Francesca Pacifici

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18901 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; polyphenols; dietary phytochemicals; natural antioxidants; neuroprotection

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

Mediterranean Diet and Nutrition Literacy

edited by

Paula Silva

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12619 | Submission Open

Keywords: Mediterranean diet; nutrition literacy; health promotion; dietary adherence; chronic disease prevention; noncommunicable diseases; public health interventions; nutritional education; dietary behavior; food literacy; cultural dietary patterns; healthy eating; nutrition communication; sustainable diets; health outcomes

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

Effects of Dietary Protein Intake on Chronic Diseases

edited by Alireza Jahan-Mihan and

Shanon L. Casperson

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9332 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary proteins; developmental programming; metabolic syndrome; chronic diseases; food intake regulation; obesity; trangenerational obesity; muscle metabolism; energy metabolism; immune system; eating behavior; aging; sarcopenia; sports and fitness.

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

Probiotics and Prebiotics: Past, Present and Future

edited by

Ramon da Silva Rocha

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7167 | Submission Open

Keywords: human health; probiotic foods; prebiotic foods; symbiotic foods; emerging innovations; emerging technologies; health improvement; technological applications; food safety; new and non-conventional strains and fibers; bioactive compounds; postbiotics; functional foods

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

Vitamin D and Age-Related Diseases

edited by Chan Yoon Park and

Eugene Chang

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7003 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamin D status; vitamin D supplementation; aging; vitamin D and metabolic chronic disorders; vitamin D and neurodegenerative diseases; vitamin D and inflammation

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

Advances in Nutritional and Supportive Interventions for Breastfeeding Success

edited by

Jinyue Yu

, Evgen Benedik and Adriana del Pilar Vazquez Vazquez

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4036 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal dietary pattern; maternal nutrition; breastfeeding promotion; nutritional intervention; pregnancy nutrition; postpartum nutrition; breast milk composition; exclusive breastfeeding; infant growth; nutritional supplements; lactation support; maternal dietary intake; early-life nutrition; mother– infant interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Supplementation in CKD: Indications, Timing, and Strategies

edited by

Guillermina Barril

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3171 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced chronic kidney disease; oral supplement; Intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN); protein-energy wasting (PEW); dietary advice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Diet Effects on Oral Cavity and Systemic Health

edited by

Yoko Hasegawa

and Yasuharu Tabara

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2477 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; oral health; cognition; physical and psychological status; disease onset

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Nutrition and Lifestyle Influences on Age-Related Frailty and Sarcopenia

edited by Sarah Damanti

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1604 | Submission Open

Keywords: frailty; sarcopenia; aging; nutrition; dietary interventions; muscle health; protein intake; physical activity; gut– muscle axis; lifestyle factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Metabolomics and Nutrition: From Bench to Bedside

edited by

Ghada Soliman

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1325 | Submission Open

Keywords: untargeted metabolomics; high-resolution metabolomics; targeted metabolomics; precision nutrition; exposomics; exposure health outcome causality

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

Advancing Knowledge of Zinc in Health and Disease

edited by

Andrew G. Hall

and Janet King

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1092 | Submission Open

Keywords: zinc; health; noncommunicable disease; nutrient requirements; diet; food fortification; supplements; bioavailability

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

Nutritional Approaches to Cancer Prevention and Therapeutic Support

edited by

Giuseppina Augimeri

and

Daniela Bonofiglio

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional supplements; nutraceuticals; bioactive compounds; phytochemicals; dietary supplements; macronutrients; micronutrients; Mediterranean diet; healthy diet; healthy lifestyle; cancer prevention; cancer treatment; onconutraceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Precision Use of Dietary Supplements in Cardiovascular, Metabolic, and Inflammatory Disorders

edited by

Vitor Engrácia Valenti

Luiz Carlos De Abreu

and

Lucas Fornari Laurindo

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary supplements; cardiovascular health; metabolic health; inflammation; lipid profile; blood pressure; insulin sensitivity; nutraceuticals

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

Polyamines in Food, Human Nutrition and Health: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications and Innovative Functional Foods

edited by

Oriol Comas-Basté

, Natalia Toro-Funes, Teresa Veciana-Nogués and

M. Carmen Vidal-Carou

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyamines; spermine; spermidine; putrescine; human health; disease prevention; aging; antioxidants; foods; food formulation

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

The Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Human Health and Disease

edited by

Giuseppe Cerullo

and

Antonio Paoli

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 91905 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional ketosis; obesity; fatigue; exogenous ketosis; metabolic syndrome; body composition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Nutrition Strategy and Resistance Training

edited by

Jungjun Park

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13942 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports nutrition; resistance exercise; nutrition; dietary supplements; supplementation; dietary strategy; physical fitness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Food as Medicine for Brain and Other Tissues

edited by Peggy R. Borum and Steven Parrish Winesett

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 13102 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary therapies for epilepsy; ketogenic diet; food is medicine; food as precision medicine; brain metabolism of macronutrients

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

The Relationship Between Nutrition and Mental Health

edited by

Marcus Zanetti

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8759 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional interventions; intermittent fasting; probiotic; prebiotic; omega-3 fatty acids; bioactive compounds; gut microbiota; inflammation; methylation; mood; cognition; depression; anxiety; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia

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

The Ergogenic Effects of Caffeine Intake in Sport

edited by

Ajmol Ali

and Kaio Vitzel

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6844 | Submission Open

Keywords: time trial; muscle endurance; sprint; anaerobic; cardiorespiratory endurance; safety; optimum dose; side effects; genetic variability; habituation; youth; sex differences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

The Role of Bioactive Compounds in Human Health and Diseases (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jacqueline Isaura Alvarez-Leite

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4465 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; obesity; diabetes; tumors; inflammatory; cardiovascular disease; plants; immunity; diet; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Chrononutrition: New Strategies for Approaching the Study of Bioactive Compounds in Metabolic Syndrome

edited by

Begoña Muguerza

and

Jorge R. Soliz-Rueda

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 868 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; chrononutrition; circadian rhythms; clock system; metabolism; metabolic syndrome; obesity; nutrigenomic; nutrition

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

Therapeutic Exercise, Nutrition and Biochemical Insights: Innovations in Obesity Management

edited by

Gian Mario Migliaccio

and

Taner Akbulut

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 679 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity management; therapeutic exercise; nutritional interventions; biochemical mechanisms; metabolic health; hormonal balance; weight management; systemic inflammation; personalized nutrition; integrated treatment strategies

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

Diet, the Exposome, and Immunity: Microbiota and Beyond

edited by

Akihito Harusato

and

Tingchao He

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 496 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiota; host– microbe interactions; immunity; diet; exposome; nutritional immunology; environmental exposures; lifecourse health; nutrients; nutrition education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Kidney Nutrition and Metabolism

edited by

Jeanette Mary Andrade

Yoshiyuki Morishita

Ilia Beberashvili

and

Mona Boaz

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 399 | Submission Open

Keywords: kidney disease; nutrition; metabolism; dietary habits; clinical studies; observational studies; systematic review/meta-analyses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Calorie Restriction in Human Health

edited by

Anca Ungurianu

and

Denisa Marilena Margină

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: calorie restriction; fasting; dietary interventions; healthspan; disease prevention; inflammation; metabolic disease; neurodegenerative disease; aging; epigenetics

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

The Adverse Effects of Trans Fatty Acids in the Diet on Human Health

edited by

Hanna Mojska

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: trans fatty acids (TFAs); r-TFAs; i-TFAs; diet-related diseases; food; body fluids; analytical methods; estimation of exposure; nutritional recommendations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Functional Foods in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Disorders

edited by

Sabina Lachowicz-Wiśniewska

and

Ewa Raczkowska

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 229 | 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)

Environmental Impacts on Human Nutrition and Health

edited by Cesar Reis, Sabina Gandhi and Neal Malik

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental determinants; sustainable diets; food quality; soil nutrients; water contamination; air pollution; occupational exposure; toxic metals; endocrine disruptors; health-risk assessment; planetary health; nutritional epidemiology

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

The Role of Dietary Interventions in Improving Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

edited by

Jiangbo Ying

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder (ASD); dietary interventions; therapeutic diets; gut– brain axis; nutritional therapy; microbiota; probiotics; prebiotics; neurodevelopment; behavioral outcomes

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

Advancing Methodological Rigor in Nutritional Epidemiology

edited by

Jamie Seabrook

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional epidemiology; methodological rigor; dietary assessment; measurement error; confounding; causal inference; observational studies; public health nutrition; epidemiologic methods; nutrition methods; statistical modeling; research reproducibility; evidence-based nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)

The Ketogenic Diet: Effects on Human Metabolism and Brain Health

edited by

Rita Polito

and Giovanni Messina

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: ketogenic diet; ketone bodies; human metabolism; brain health; cognitive function; neuroprotection; insulin sensitivity; adiponectin; orexin; inflammation; lipid metabolism; epilepsy; neurodegenerative diseases; nutritional therapy; metabolic flexibility

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

Bioactive Compounds and Lifestyle Strategies in Metabolic Syndrome

edited by

María Martínez Olcina

and

Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; metabolic syndrome; cardiometabolic health; nutraceuticals; lifestyle modification; oxidative stress; dietary patterns; physical activity; exercise interventions

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

Nutritional Modulation of Blood Glucose and Energy Homeostasis in Weight Management

edited by Kim Ki-Suk

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive food compounds; nutritional regulation; glucose homeostasis; energy homeostasis; metabolic health; glycemic control; energy balance; nutrient-gene interactions; gut-liver-brain axis; metabolic diseases; omics technologies; metabolic surgery; obesity medicine

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

The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Depression: From Biological Mechanisms to Clinical Targets

edited by Annamaria Cattaneo

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: omega-3 fatty acids; eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA); docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs); depression; major depressive disorder (MDD); mental health; nutritional psychiatry; precision nutrition; diet

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Human Milk, Fortifiers, and Infant Formula Innovations: Advancing Nutrition and Health in Preterm and Term Infants

edited by

Yvan Vandenplas

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast feeding; formula feeding; term infant; preterm infant; nutrition; microbiota; cow’ s milk allergy; lipid; protein; macronutrient; micronutrient

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Roles of Maternal Nutrition and Metabolic Health in Offspring Development

edited by Xiaozhong Wen

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: preconception; pregnancy; postpartum; postnatal; diet; nutrition; diabetes; insulin resistance

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

Physical Activity, Metabolic Health, and Nutritional Interventions

edited by

Xiaomin Sun

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic health; physical activity; nutrition; personalized intervention; energy metabolism; precision health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Metabolic Adaptations to Nutritional and Exercise Interventions in Health and Diseases

edited by

Cristina Casals

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic adaptation; mitochondrial function; oxidative stress; exercise physiology; exercise training; physical activity; physical performance; nutritional interventions; type 2 diabetes; insulin resistance; chronic disease; obesity; diabesity; metabolic syndrome; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Sarcopenic Obesity and Muscle Loss: Next-Gen Nutrition and Metabolism

edited by Marco Mirani

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: sarcopenia; obesity; sarcopenic obesity; body composition; free fat mass; fat mass; cardiovascular disease; diabetes; liver steatosis

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

Diet, Nutrition and Pediatric Metabolic Liver Diseases (PMLD)

edited by

Nicoleta Gimiga

and

Anna Alisi

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic diseases; children; gut-liver-axis; early-life nutrition; diet; nutrigenomics; metabolomics; inborn errors of metabolism; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Sustainable Diets and Policy Innovations for Healthier Food Systems

edited by Rosario Pastor,

Carolina García

and

Carmen da Casa

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food systems; healthy diets; food security; sustainable; food policies; local foods; innovative food; alternative proteins; artificial intelligence; circular food economy; resilient food systems; food waste reduction; food biodiversity

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

Eating and Energy Intake in Resistance Exercise

edited by

Raúl López-Grueso

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition strategies; muscle hypertrophy; energy balance; strength; skeletal muscle adaptations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Nutrition, Exercise, and Health: Nutritional Supplements, Exercise Training, Skeletal Muscle Health, and Performance

edited by Sang-Rok Lee and

Yong Woo An

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18380 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional supplements; exercise training; exercise intervention; skeletal muscle function; dietary patterns; physical performance; metabolomics; well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

mHealth Interventions for Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Metabolic Management

edited by

Nektaria Polychronaki

and Nicolas C. Nicolaides

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2863 | Submission Open

Keywords: mHealth; health behaviors; nutrition; lifestyle interventions; metabolic health

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

The Role of the Exposome and Nutrition in Body Composition: Implications for Health and Disease

edited by

Paola Gualtieri

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2615 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; eating behaviour; body composition; DXA; BIA; energy expenditure; clinical nutrition; exposome; microbiota; chronic non-communicable disease

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

Public Health, Nutritional Behavior and Nutritional Status—3rd Edition

edited by

Sabina Lachowicz-Wiśniewska

and Agata Kotowska

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1073 | Submission Open

Keywords: public health; community health; social health; functional food; bioactive compounds; bioavailability; pro-health properties; dietary supplements; nutrition and dietetics

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

The Interplay Between Nutrition, Fasting, and Metabolic Health

edited by Robin Mesnage

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 959 | Submission Open

Keywords: prolonged fasting; intermittent fasting; metabolic health; nutrient metabolism; time-restricted eating; dietary patterns; gut microbiota; muscle preservation; lipid metabolism; insulin sensitivity; low-caloric intake; inflammatory markers; mitochondrial function; clinical outcomes; energy metabolism; weight loss

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

The Effects of Diet on Maternal Obesity and Infant Health

edited by Radzisław Mierzyński and Elżbieta Poniedziałek-Czajkowska

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 773 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; obesity; pregnancy; fetus; newborn; gestational diabetes mellitus; metabolic syndrome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutrition and Mental Health: Strategies for Prevention and Intervention

edited by Debbiesiu Lee

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; mental health; well-being; prevention; intervention; depression; anxiety; cognition; gut– brain

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

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