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Nutritional Approaches in Autoimmune Diseases and Patient Outcomes

edited by Blanca Rueda-Medina and

María Correa-Rodríguez

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmune diseases; nutrition; dietary interventions; inflammation; immune modulation; gut microbiota; micronutrients; personalized nutrition; chronic disease management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Perinatal Nutrition, Mental Health, and Offspring Growth and Development

edited by Garumma Feyissa

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: perinatal depression; perinatal mental health; gestational diabetes; perinatal nutritional status; food security; substance use; nutritional supplementation; birth weight; birth outcomes; perinatal metabolism; infant and child growth; child feeding

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

Nutrition and Aging Addressing Specific Issues for Optimal Prevention, Screening, and Care in Older Adults

edited by

Moustapha Dramé

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: older adults; preventive nutrition; nutritional screening; geriatric care; optimal nutrition for seniors; chronic disease prevention; nutritional assessment; dietary interventions; geriatric nutrition; nursing home

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Advances in Sweeteners and Human Health: Metabolic, Molecular, and Epidemiological Perspectives on Safety, Efficacy, and Public Health Impact

edited by

Ajka Pribisalić

and

Davorka Sutlovic

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 120 | 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)

Impacts of Nutrient and Water Intake on Hydration Biomarkers

edited by

Yasuki Sekiguchi

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

Keywords: body fluid balance; hydration; dehydration; unverhydration; hypohydration; thirst; biomarkers

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

How the Dietary Pattern Supports Vascular Health: Insights into Inflammation and Endothelial Function

edited by

Aleksandar Kibel

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrients; diet; diatary pattern; endothelial dysfunction; vascular function; microcirculation; cardiovascular health; cardiovascular disorders; inflammation; immune system; atherosclerosis; hypertension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Nutritional Interventions to Enhance Skeletal Muscle Function and Metabolism in Aging

edited by Zahra Farahnak and

Stephen Cornish

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: skeletal muscle; nutrition; nutritional interventions; muscle function; muscle metabolism; aging; healthy aging; muscle structure; chronic disease; frailty; muscle physiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Food Taxation and Nutritional Policies

edited by

David Cantarero-Prieto

Javier Lera

and Marina Barreda-Gutierrez

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: food taxation; nutritional policies; fiscal measures; public health nutrition; sugar-sweetened beverage tax; subsidies for healthy foods; diet-related noncommunicable diseases; nutrient profiling; policy evaluation; health equity; consumer behavior; cost-effectiveness; healthy food environments

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

Breast Milk Composition and Feeding Strategies for Healthy Infant Growth

edited by

Vass Reka Anna

and

Didier Vieau

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: infant nutrition; breast milk; colostrum; lactation; formula feeding; exclusive breastfeeding; macronutrients; immune support; on-demand feeding; responsive feeding; maternal nutrition; infant growth; socioeconomic status

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

From Lipids to Markers: Unraveling Obesity and Metabolic Unhealth to Advance Precision Medicine

edited by Demidmaa R. Tuvdendorj

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid metabolism; metabolic markers; metabolic health and unhealth; obesity; insulin resistance; markers of systemic chronic inflammation; omics; nutrition; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Nutritional Intervention for Pediatric Renal Diseases

edited by

Mirjam Močnik

and

Nataša Marčun Varda

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: child; chronic kidney disease; nutrition; underweight; overweight/obesity; prevention; management; nutritional intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Management and Obesity Resolution Through Bariatric Surgery

edited by

Irene Cantarero-Carmona

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional management; obesity resolution; bariatric surgery; post-bariatric nutrition; weight loss surgery; obesity management; nutritional support after bariatric surgery; bariatric patient care; surgical obesity treatment; nutrition therapy for bariatric patients

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

Relationship Between Nutrition and Allergy and Immunity in Children

edited by

Michele Miraglia del Giudice

Giulio Dinardo

, Cristiana Indolfi and

Angela Klain

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric allergy; nutrition; immune system development; food allergy; asthma; atopic dermatitis; probiotics and microbiota; allergy prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Iron Supplements and Intestinal Health

edited by

Xiaoyu Wang

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

Keywords: iron; iron supplement; iron metabolism; inflammation; intestinal health; chronic diseases; gut microbiota; gut dysbiosis; oxidative stress; gut barrier

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

Nutritional Factors Influencing Longevity in Women

edited by Kai J. Bühling

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: micronutrients; longevity; nutrition; food; diabetes; micronutrients deficiency; biomarkers; lifestyle; chronic desease prevention; functional food; healthy aging; macronutrient balance; micronutrient deficiencies

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

Effects of Early Nutrition on Premature Infants (2nd Edition)

edited by

Renato S. Procianoy

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8558 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; child development; malnutrition; intrauterine growth; extrauterine growth; cerebral development; pregnancy nutrients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Vitamin/Mineral Intake and Dietary Quality in Relation to Cancer Risk

edited by

Ronald B. Brown

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6312 | 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)

Recent Advances in the Regulation of Lipid Metabolism by Food Bioactive Ingredients

edited by

Chong Zhao

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5281 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid metabolism; natural products; nutrients; functional lipids; chronic diseases; MASLD; ferroptosis; food bioactive ingredients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Gene–Diet Interactions and Obesity

edited by

Marta Gómez de Cedrón

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4612 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic predisposition to obesity; nutrigenomics; epigenetics; precision nutrition; molecular insights in gene– diet interactions influencing obesity

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

Micronutrients and Human Health: From Metabolism to Public Health Strategies

edited by

Marijana Matek Sarić

and

Tamara Sorić

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4535 | Submission Open

Keywords: micronutrients; vitamins; minerals; nutrient metabolism; nutritional deficiency; excessive intake; chronic disease prevention; dietary assessment; supplementation; food fortification; public health nutrition; human health; nutritional biomarkers

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

Skin Health Starts from Within: Effect of Diet on Skin Health

edited by

Ilaria Proietti

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 607 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet and skin health; nutrients and dermatology; skin aging and nutrition; antioxidants and skin function; microbiome and skin health; omega-3 fatty acids and skin; polyphenols and dermatological benefits; hydration and skin barrier; glycation and skin aging; inflammatory skin conditions and diet

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

Effects of Natural Compounds on Various Inflammatory Diseases

edited by Hassan Y. Ebrahim

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive nutrients; nutraceuticals; inflammatory disorders; inflammasomes; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species (ROS); inflammatory cytokines; immune modulation

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

Molecular Insights in Sports Nutrition: Synergistic Mechanisms for Performance Optimization

edited by Katsuhiko Hata and Susumu Ito

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular nutrition; sports nutrition; chrono-nutrition; RED-S

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Fueling Recovery: Nutritional Strategies in Extracorporeal Blood Purification Strategies

edited by

Silvia De Rosa

and

Eleonora Balzani

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: blood purification; organ support; extracorporeal blood purification; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); ECCO2R; critical care nutrition; intensive care; metabolism; catabolism; nutritional therapy; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; protein-energy malnutrition; nutritional assessment; metabolic response; feeding protocols; clinical outcomes; long-term recovery; pediatric critical care; adult ICU; immunonutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Regulation of the Musculoskeletal System in Athletes: The Role of Nutritional Supplementation and Anti-Doping Perspectives

edited by

Alejandro Muñoz Moreno

and

Millán Aguilar-Navarro

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal system; nutritional supplementation; ergogenic aids; athletes; recovery; performance enhancement; anti-doping; sports medicine; education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Evidence-Based Nutritional Approaches and Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis

edited by

Alessandro Maglione

and

Simona Rolla

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; multiple sclerosis; gut microbiota; diet; dietary patterns; macronutrients; micronutrients; quality of life; disease progression; lifestyle factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

The Role of Vitamin D in Neurological Disorders: From Mechanisms to Therapeutics

edited by

Ana Lúcia Severo Rodrigues

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain function; health promotion; micronutrient; neurological disorders; neuroprotection; nutrition; vitamin D; therapeutics

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

The Impact of Food Labeling on Food Choices and Eating Behaviors

edited by Rachel L. Bailey

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | 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)

Diet and Metabolism in Chronic Liver Disease: Interventions from Primary Care and Public Health

edited by

Pere Torán-Monserrat

and Noemí Lamonja-Vicente

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic liver disease; metabolism; diet; primary care; public health; obesity; insulin resistance; nutrition; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; hepatic fibrosis

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

Lifestyle Determinants of Cognitive Aging: Integrated Diet, Physical Activity and Multidomain Interventions

edited by Rachel Chin Yee Cheong

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: lifestyle determinants; cognition; diet; physical activity; exercise; nutrition; multidomain interventions; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Nutrient–Antioxidant Enzyme Interactions in the Human Disease

edited by

Izabela Anna Szymczak-Pajor

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant enzymes; antioxidant enzymes’ response; antioxidant enzymes’ mechanisms; antioxidant defense system; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species; reactive nitrogen species; enzymatic activity

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

Feeding the Brain: Nutrition in Neurological Disorders

edited by

Ahmed Hassan

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary risk factors; micronutrient deficiency; Vitamin B12; Vitamin D; omega-3 fatty acids; iron deficiency; diet-induced obesity; insulin resistance; homocysteine; neurological disorders; Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; stroke; multiple sclerosis; cognitive decline; depression

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

Dietary Patterns and Nutritional Support for Kidney Diseases

edited by

Berthold Hocher

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease (CKD); dietary patterns; nutritional support; protein-restricted diet; plant-based diet; renal nutrition; gut microbiome; kidney transplantation; electrolyte balance; disease progression

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Diets in the Care of People with Obesity

edited by Francesco Branca

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity treatment; primary care; GLP1-RA protocols; dietary counselling; lifestyle counselling; health professional capacities; people living with obesity

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

Nutritional Value of Meat and Meat Products and Their Role in Human Health—3rd Edition

edited by

Joanna Stadnik

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 93647 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat; processed meat; nutritional value of meat; health benefits; cardiovascular disease; cancer

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

Pathophysiology, Practical Management and Nutritional Treatment in Diabetes

edited by Cristina Tejera Pérez

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9247 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes; type 2 diabetes; nutritional therapy; diet; exercise; nutrition

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

The Effect of Natural Extracts on Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Carla Masala

and

Antonella Rosa

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6491 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural extracts; aging; neurodegenerative diseases; medicinal plants; human health; chemosensory perception

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

Physical Activity and Nutrition Practices for Healthy Living Across the Lifespan

edited by

Erin E. Centeio

and Jeanne Barcelona

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6033 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; nutrition; wellness; lifespan; interventions; social– emotional learning; inclusive approaches; lifelong health; evidence-based practices; community-based programs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

The Role of Dietary and Nutritional Factors in Cancer Treatment

edited by Omer Kucuk

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2126 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; botanical compounds; nutritional factors; cancer treatment; nutritional supplements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Nutritional Strategies in Pediatric Obesity and Metabolic Health

edited by

Odysseas Androutsos

and

Antonis Zampelas

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1567 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric obesity; nutrition; physical activity; sedentary behavior; metabolic health; lifestyle intervention; diet; food; formula; supplement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Precision Nutrition: A Personalised Approach to Health and Age Management

edited by

Nicolae Ovidiu Penes

Anca Lucia Pop

and Gabriel Ioan Prada

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1527 | Submission Open

Keywords: age-management interventions; precision nutrition; nutritional biomarkers; menopause andropause; gene– diet interactions; metabolic disease; nutritional evaluation; oral and gastrointestinal microbiota; food safety; fighting hunger; nutritional professionals; dietetics; food supplements; functional foods; dietary patterns; nutritional teaching; nutrition training; nutrition hands-on approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)

Women's Nutrition, Metabolism and Reproductive Health

edited by

Angela Vinturache

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1466 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; lifestyle; diet; weight; BMI; obesity; reproductive health; fertility; infertility; pregnancy; menopause

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

Nutritional Supplements and Age- or Disease-Related Muscle Wasting

edited by

Il-Young Kim

and

Jiwoong Jang

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1270 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscle wasting; sarcopenia; cachexia; anabolic resistance; nutritional supplementation; muscle health; exercise; nutrition; metabolic dysregulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

The Essential Nutrients for Human Health: The Role of Nitrate and Nitrite in Nitric Oxide Homeostasis

edited by

Barbora Piknova

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1267 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitrite; nitrate; nitric oxide; endothelin; homeostasis; blood flow; diet

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

The Role of Nutrition in Female Reproductive and Hormonal Health Across the Lifecourse

edited by

Patricia M. Heavey

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1232 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary intake; nutrition; micronutrients; vitamins; folic acid; omega-3 fatty acids; estrogen metabolism; reproductive health; menstruation; menopause; pregnant women; lactation; puberty; health outcomes

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

Foods That Boost Eye Health

edited by

Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 935 | Submission Open

Keywords: eye health; nutrition and vision; antioxidants; carotenoids; omega-3 fatty acids; age-related macular degeneration; diabetic retinopathy; functional foods; ocular nutrition; dietary patterns

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Fuel and Flow: The Science of Diet-Exercise Interplay in Heart Health

edited by

Pedro Miguel Forte

, Patrick Türck and

Ceres Mattos Della Lucia

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 898 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart; health; nutrition; exercise; lifestyle; medicine

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

Nutrition and Lifestyle Behaviors for the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Health

edited by Rajiv Chowdhury and Pia Henfridsson

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 593 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular health; nutrition; lifestyle behaviors; prevention; management; dietary patterns; physical activity; obesity; risk factors; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Wellbeing and Nutrition

edited by

Jinlin Zhu

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open

Keywords: multimodal nutrition research; personalized health prediction; AI in nutritional epidemiology; deep learning for diet analysis; precision meal planning; nutrigenomics AI; metabolic pattern recognition; automated nutritional assessment

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

Vegan and Vegetarian Diets: From Nutritional Adequacy to Public Health Impact

edited by Krystyna Szymandera-Buszka,