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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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The Effect of Nutritional Support on Malnourished Medical Inpatients submission deadline 29 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open
Keywords: malnutrition; nutritional support; medical inpatients; nutritional interventions; clinical outcomes; nutritional status; hospital care; quality of life; patient recovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutritional Strategy for Women’s Muscular and Skeletal Health submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 20327 | Submission Open
Keywords: skeletal muscle; exercise; gender; nutritional supplements; macronutrients; micronutrients; diet; hormones; myokins; physical activity; performance; prevention; woman health; training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
The Role of Vitamin D in Endocrine Diseases: Pathophysiology and Treatment
edited by , Umberto Goglia and Laura Gianotti
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6485 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; vitamin D; hormone; endocrine conditions; metabolism; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); diabetes; obesity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
The Role of Diet and Medication in Shaping Gut Microbiota in Disease
edited by Hengameh Chloe Mirsepasi-Lauridsen
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 31268 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; medication; antibiotics; diet; disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Food First: A New Perspective on Sports Nutrition
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submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 29053 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports nutrition; food first; whole foods; supplementation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutritional Approaches in Autism and Related Disorders
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submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10115 | Submission Open
Keywords: autism; folate; leucovorin; folate receptor autoantibody; cerebral folate deficiency; oxidative stress; neurodevelopment; microbiome; vitamin B9; social communication; maternal immune activation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Body Image and Nutritional Status from Childhood to Adulthood submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9752 | Submission Open
Keywords: body image perception; weight status; body composition; eating disorders; gender; age; ethnicity; lifestyle; anthropometry; physical activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Harnessing Nature’s Power: Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatory Natural Compounds in Health and Disease
edited by Hua Liu and Anita A. Panjwani
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5799 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; inflammation; phytochemicals; nutrition; metabolic disease; cancer; neurodegerative disorders; neurodevelopmental disorders; psychiatric disorders; molecular mechanisms; immune modulation; gut microbiota
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutritional Strategies for Addressing Physical Frailty and Age-Related Muscle Loss submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5027 | Submission Open
Keywords: frailty and pre-frailty; muscle loss; sarcopenia; nutrition; nutritional management; dietary supplements; older adults
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
The Role of Nutritional Interventions and Exercise for Weight Loss
edited by and Nuala M. Byrne
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4898 | Submission Open
Keywords: aerobic; body composition; diet; energy expenditure; exercise; nutrition; physical activity; resistance training; weight loss; weight maintenance; weight management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
The Role of Nutrients in Obesity and Related Metabolic Diseases: A Focus on Adipose Tissue
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submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4108 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; adipose tissue; nutrients; metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; inflammation; dietary intervention; circadian rhythms; energy metabolism; nutritional biochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Exploring the Nutrient Sensing Mechanisms and Metabolic Regulatory Networks of Metabolic Diseases
edited by Caroline Geisler
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3725 | Submission Open
Keywords: glucose; lipids; ketones; bile acids; nutrient state; energy balance; metabolic disease; fuel homeostasis; obesity; fasting; liver; vagal nerve; brain–body/body–brain communication; hypothalamus; dorsal vagal complex
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Hydration and Nutrition Status in Human Health
edited by Lisa T. Jansen and
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3012 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydration status; nutritional assessment; health; human performance; hydration intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Impact of Diet on Blood Lipids and Cardiovascular Outcomes submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2511 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; diet; healthy lifestyles; nutritional interventions; cardiovascular health; lipid profile; cholesterol; triglycerides; metabolism; apolipoproteins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Associations of Diet and Body Composition with the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
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submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2254 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary intake; macronutrients; micronutrients; obesity; body composition; dietary patterns; cardiovascular disease (CVD)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutritional Strategies in Critical Illness and Perioperative Care
edited by and Liliana Mirea
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1913 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic support; energy provision; metabolic measurements; body composition; micronutrients provision in ICU; perioperative nutritional support; prehabilitation in major surgery; supplement parenteral nutrition; microbiota
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Alternative Protein Sources: Nutritional Evaluation and Consumer Preferences submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1727 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative proteins; nutritional benefits; plant-based proteins; insect-based proteins; cultivated meat; microbial proteins; biotechnological innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Modern Trends in Nutrition of Animal Products
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submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1713 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrient absorption; ethical aspects of nutrition; bioactive compounds; milk and dairy products; meat and meat products; fish and seafood; alternative protein sources; new foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Dietary Intake and Health Throughout the Lifecourse submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1604 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary intake/pattern; healthy diet; diet quality scores; children; adolescents; adults; older adults; nutritional education; lifecycle; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Plant-Based Dietary Patterns for Healthy Aging and Age-Related Outcomes submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1443 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based diets; sustainable diets; cardiometabolic health; healthy aging; nutritional status; physical functioning; cognitive function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Lifestyle Interventions for Diabetes in Physical Activity and Beyond submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 878 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; physical activity; nutrition; weight loss; sleep optimization; stress management; psychosocial support; microbiota; fasting; dietary patterns; dietary intervention; dietary biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Precision Nutrition in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 800 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; diet; autoimmune diseases; allergy; chronic inflammation; omics; pathophysiology; minerals; trace elements; selenium; iodine; zinc
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutritional Strategies for Age-Related Health: Mechanisms and Physiological Regulation
edited by , and
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 594 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; age-related diseases; functional food; bioactive compound; dietary management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Policy and Consumer Behavior: Measuring the Shift Toward Sustainable Eating submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable eating; consumer behavior; food policy; food choice; ultra-processed foods; plant-based diets; food systems; public health nutrition; sustainability transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Diet in the Pathogenesis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
edited by , Andreas Kapsoritakis, and Konstantinos Gkikas
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20782 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); Crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis; dietary interventions; microbiome; nutritional therapy; exclusive enteral nutrition; partial enteral nutrition; low FODMAP diet; Mediterranean diet; fiber intake; probiotics; prebiotics; food additives; nutritional deficiencies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Effects of Diets and Nutrients on Immunity
edited by Duan Ni and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 17418 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutrition; nutrient; food; immunity; immune regulation; metabolism; immunometabolism; metabolic reprogramming; gut microbiota; non-communicable disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Nutritional Support of GLP-1 Therapy: From Diabetes and Obesity Management to Cardiovascular Prevention submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12282 | Submission Open
Keywords: GLP-1 receptor agonists; nutritional support; obesity treatment; type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular prevention; muscle mass preservation; bone health; adverse effects; weight management; micronutrient intake
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutritional Bioactive Components and Lipid Metabolic Diseases: A Comprehensive Exploration
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10804 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional bioactive components; lipid metabolism; metabolic diseases; nutraceuticals; functional foods; dietary lipids; inflammation and metabolism; obesity-related disorders; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); bioactive compound mechanisms; translational nutrition research; prebiotics; novel food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
The Role of Foods and Dietary Supplements in Supporting Health and Reducing Consumption and Reliance on Medications
edited by Kaj Winther
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5053 | Submission Open
Keywords: herbs; vegetables; dietary supplements; raw foods; processed foods; functional foods; food supplements; plant by-products; medical plants; plant extractions; side effects; medicine consumption; medicine reliance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Support and Metabolic Strategies in Critical Illness: From Intensive Care to Recovery
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3462 | Submission Open
Keywords: basic nutritional practices in the ICU; screening and assessment of nutritional status in the ICU; metabolic changes in critically ill patients; phase-specific nutrition in critical illness; macro- and micronutrients in critically ill patients; high-protein supplementation in critically ill patients; nutrition and rehabilitation in critically ill patients; post-ICU nutritional therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Environmental and Nutritional Strategies to Optimize Performance and Recovery in Athletes
edited by , Asghar Abbasi and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3176 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports nutrition; environmental stressors; athletic recovery; performance enhancement; nutritional strategies; heat and altitude adaptation; hydration; oxidative stress; inflammation; exercise physiology; dietary supplementation; nutritional immunology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Digital Nutrition Powered by Artificial Intelligence: Personalization, Prediction and Prevention
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2836 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital nutrition; non-invasive diagnostics; nutritional biomarkers; AI and machine learning in nutrition; digital twins in health monitoring; spectroscopic and imaging technologies; wearable devices and biosensors; point-of-care diagnostic tools; nutritional deficiency detection; digital health integration; inflammation and chronic disease monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Associations Between Eating Patterns and Risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2559 | Submission Open
Keywords: MASLD; hepatic steatosis; fibrosis; dietary assessment; nutrition; added sugar; dietary patterns; obesity; saturated fat
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Dietary Bioactives and Gut Microbiota: Global Advances in Nutrition, Functionality and Personalized Health
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1773 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary bioactive compounds; gut microbiota; functional foods; precision nutrition; microbial metabolites; dietary polysaccharides; microbial polysaccharides; personalized diet; fermented foods; gut–brain axis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Global Nutrition Transition and Chronic Disease Prevention: Perspectives on the Chinese Diet and Beyond
edited by Liangkai Chen and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1693 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition transition; dietary patterns; chronic diseases; Chinese diet; double burden of malnutrition; public health; sustainability; obesity; type 2 diabetes; nutritional epidemiology; lifecourse nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Potential Preventive and Therapeutic Effects of Polyphenols on Non-Communicable Diseases
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 964 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyphenols; dietary polyphenols; phytochemicals; non-communicable diseases; cardiovascular disease; obesity; diabetes; diabetic complications; cancer; chronic inflammation; oxidative stress; metabolic regulation; gut microbiota; dietary intervention; functional foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutrition-Related Challenges and Health Outcomes in Celiac Disease
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 907 | Submission Open
Keywords: celiac disease; gluten free; nutrition; psychological well-being; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Understanding and Reducing Ultra-Processed Foods for Better Health submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 815 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra-processed foods (UPFs); global health; policy interventions; healthier dietary patterns; consumer education; nutrition science; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Effect of Nutritional Intervention on Hospitalized Patients submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; malnutrition; clinical nutrition; dietary factors; cancer; tumors; diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Prebiotics and the Mind: Exploring Connections to Mental Health and Psychiatric Outcomes
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 631 | Submission Open
Keywords: prebiotics; gut-brain axis; mental health; nutritional psychiatry; gut microbiome; mood disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Nutritional Strategies and Metabolic Support in Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 587 | Submission Open
Keywords: perioperative nutrition; intensive care nutrition; medical nutrition therapy; malnutrition; metabolic optimization; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; immunonutrition; micronutrient supplementation; prehabilitation; personalized nutrition; critical illness metabolism; nutritional screening; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS); goal-directed therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Precision Nutrition in Cardiometabolic Health: Molecular, Dietary and Functional Approaches
edited by and Francisco Antônio Helfenstein Fonseca
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 441 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision nutrition; cardiometabolic health; nutrigenomics and metabolomics; gut microbiome; personalized dietary interventions; metabolic biomarkers; artificial intelligence in nutrition; genetic and epigenetic determinants; vascular function and inflammation; cardiometabolic disease prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Impact of the Maternal Exposome and Bank Conservation Techniques on the Immune Composition of Breast Milk and Its Consequences for Infant Health submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open
Keywords: oligosaccharides; IgA; milk microbiota; pasterurization; HHPP
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
School Lunch Models and Nutritional Practices in Global Perspective
edited by Shigeru Yamamoto
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open
Keywords: school lunch system; child nutrition and health; nutritional standards and meal design; food education and dietary behavior; nutritional intervention strategies; dietary guidelines for children; meal quality and safety; sustainable nutrition models; evidence-based nutrition interventions; nutrition policy and program innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Intersection of Diet, Cardiovascular Risk, and Vascular Function: Mechanisms and Prevention Strategies
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; nutritional status; cardiovascular disease; atherosclerosis; endothelial function; inflammation; glycemic control; epigenetic regulation; microbiome-derived metabolites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Polyphenols and Diabetic Complications: Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Roles submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinic nutrition; oxidative stress; biomarkers clinic; inflammatory stress; nutritional evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Dietary Regulation of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Diabetes
edited by Wanbao Yang and Shaodong Guo
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 12824 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes mellitus; glucose metabolism; lipid metabolism; insulin resistance; dietary intervention; macronutrients; micronutrients; gut microbiota; inflammation; hepatic glucose production; adipose tissue function; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Advances in Innovative Diet and Health Supplements for Athletic Performance
edited by and Grzegorz Zydek
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12732 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional supplements; athletic performance; muscle recovery; creatine; protein; caffeine; beta-alanine; endurance; strength; exercise-induced fatigue
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Dietary Interventions to Advance Cardiometabolic Health
edited by Alison Brown and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6977 | Submission Open
Keywords: health equity; health disparities; cardiometabolic diseases; cardiovascular diseases; diabetes; obesity; nutrition; diet; nutrition equity; nutrition interventions; dietary interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Application of New Metabolomics Approaches in Studying the Nutrition-Microbiome Reciprocal Interaction
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5354 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomics; metabolomics; gut microbiome; nutrigenomics; metabolic diseases; metabolic networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
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