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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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Diet, Gut Health, and Clinical Nutrition (2nd Edition)
edited by Fiona McCullough
submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut; diet; minerals; vitamins; Crohn’ s disease; Coeliac disease; Irritable Bowel Syndrome; constipation; microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Application of Polysaccharides in Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; anti-inflammatory; immunomodulatory; metabolic regulation; gut microbiota; multi-target regulatory mechanisms; chronic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
Lifestyle, Diet, Wine and Health
edited by Josep Masip, Ramón Estruch, and
submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: wine; alcohol; mediterranean diet; polyphenols; cardiovascular disease; lifestyle factors; diabetes; anti-oxidants; longevity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Vegetarian Dietary Patterns in the Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14556 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; chronic disease; plant-based diet; vegetarian; vegan; plant-predominant nutrition; lifestyle nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Clinical Nutrition and Hydration in Older People submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 14115 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; hydration; elderly; chronicity; prevention; health public; risk factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Nutrition-Based Counseling and Interventions for Chronic Disease Prevention submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6073 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition counseling; dietary interventions; chronic disease prevention; healthy ageing; lifestyle; evidence-based nutrition; public health nutrition; health promotion; health literacy; dietary behavior change; digital health and nutrition; patient adherence; age-related disease prevention; integrated care; preventive healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Metabolic Features and Nutritional Interventions in Chronic Diseases—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4731 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic features; metabolic reprogramming; nutritional intervention; bioactive nutrients; dietary regimen; chronic disease; metabolic disease; cardiovascular disease; aging; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Bioactive Ingredients in Plants Related to Human Health—2nd Edition
edited by Paola Coccetti and Paola Fusi
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4027 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; prevention; healthy nutrition; chemical characterization; plant-based diets; bioactive compounds; non-communicable diseases; metabolism; oxidative stress; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutrition, Physical Activity, Frailty, and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: Addressing Age-Related Health
edited by Shuzo Kumagai, and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3560 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; physical activity; sedentary behavior; physical frailty; cognitive frailty; cognitive function; mild cognitive impairment; dementia; Alzheimer’ s disease; lifestyle; healthy life expectancy; exercise interventions; older adults; geriatrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Nutrient Intake and Food Patterns in Students
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3416 | Submission Open
Keywords: student nutrition; dietary habits; nutrient intake; food patterns; nutritional assessment; socioeconomic factors; cultural influences; school nutrition programs; academic performance; health outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
The Impact of Food Fortification on Health and Nutrition Outcomes (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3400 | Submission Open
Keywords: food fortification; health outcomes; micronutrients; nutrition status; malnutrition; food systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Lipids and Lifestyle Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3243 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; dietary lipids; endogenous lipids; lipidome; metabolome; animal study; clinical study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Maternal Nutrition: Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
edited by Akio Nakamura
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3228 | 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)
Data Science and Machine Learning for Nutrition Studies submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2064 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data; artificial intelligence; precision nutrition; personalized nutrition; multi-omics; cohort studies; nutritional epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Compounds for Skin Health and Management submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 606 | Submission Open
Keywords: skin; aging; inflammation; oxidative stress; natural compounds; sustainability; synthetic compounds; innovative techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Human Health and Disease
edited by Robert Nshimiyimana and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open
Keywords: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA); arachidonic acid (AA); essential fatty acids; resolution of inflammation; neuro/cardioprotection; aging; mental health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
The Effects of Dietary Mineral Intake on Metabolism
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open
Keywords: trace elements; minerals; absorption; transport; metabolome; microbiome; single-nucleotide polymorphisms; precision nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Food Allergy: Psychological Issues
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: food allergy; anaphylaxis; quality of life; anxiety; depression; stress; eating disorders; psychological symptoms; mental health; coping strategies; self-efficacy; psychological support; psychological intervention; psychological needs; children; adolescents; parents; adults
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Supplements and Thyroid Diseases: An Update
edited by , Laura Croce and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 133 | 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)
Functional Nutrients in Disease Intervention and Health Promotion
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional nutrients; disease prevention; bioactive compounds; molecular mechanisms; functional proteins; bioactive peptides; functional carbohydrates; functional lipids; gut microbiome; precision nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
The Gut Microbiome: Mechanisms and Therapies in Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
edited by Tatiana Marquez-Lago
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; multi-omics; translational; communicable diseases; non-communicable diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutrition and Infant Colic
edited by Jenifer R. Lightdale
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: infantile colic; disorder of gut– brain interaction (DGBI); gut– brain axis; functional gastrointestinal disorders; infant nutrition; gastroesophageal reflux; food hypersensitivity; gut microbiome; early life nutrition; maternal diet; breast milk composition; formula feeding; infant fussiness; crying and irritability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Nutrition Modulation in Cardiometabolic Outcomes
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 78 | 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)
Diet Quality and Nutritional Status Among Pregnant Women
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: pregnancy nutrition; diet quality; dietary pattern; nutritional metabolism; maternal and child health; ultra-processed foods (UPFs); digital health/AI in nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Dietary Patterns and Lifestyle in Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Prevention
edited by Evangelia Damigou and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; lifestyles; prevention; cardiovascular disease risk; preventive cardiology; diet; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Possible Role of Bioactive Compounds in Food in the Prevention of Neurodegenerative Diseases submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 39 | 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)
Prenatal Nutrition: Essentials for a Healthy Pregnancy
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; prenatal; diet; pregnancy; fetus; hydration; health; development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Protein Intake and Kidney Disease
edited by Liliana Garneata
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic kidney disease; low protein diet; progression; pre-dialysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Physicochemical Properties of Food and the Regulation of Satiety and Energy Balance: Mechanisms and Implications for Human Nutrition
edited by Magdalena Skotnicka
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: satiety regulation; energy balance; hunger; physicochemical food properties; food structure; digestive kinetics; energy density; appetite control; functional foods; metabolic responses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
The Role of the Gut Microbiota in the Immune System and Metabolic Health
edited by Jerome Bellenger
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; metabolic health; obesity; insulin resistance; immune disorders; short-chain fatty acids; probiotics and prebiotics; dietary interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutrition in Children's Growth and Development: 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; child health; malnutrition; vitamin deficiencies; maternal diet; pregnancy nutrition; obesity; gut microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome in Obesity submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 13 | 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 and Probiotics)
Nutrition for the Prevention and Control of Chronic Degenerative Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 25545 | Submission Open
Keywords: COVID-19; chronic degenerative diseases; immunonutrition; vitamin and minerals; probiotic and prebiotic; anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds; nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics; obesity; nutraceuticals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Exploring the Role of Bioactive Compounds in Immunonutrition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2971 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammation; plant origin food; antioxidants; human health; non-communicable diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutrition and Health Outcomes in Older People Eligible for Rehabilitation
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 746 | Submission Open
Keywords: malnutrition; dysphagia; appetite; taste; frailty; sarcopenia; physical function; physical activity; prognosis; event-free survival; ADL; QoL; nursing home; caregivers; end-of-life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
The Role of Nutritional Supplements in Cancer Prevention and Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 225 | 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)
Perioperative Nutritional Intervention: Its Scope and Influence
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; malnutrition; preoperative preparation; preoperative screening; nutritional support; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; epidemiology; postoperative complications; prognosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Featured Papers on Dietary Carbohydrates and Human Health
edited by , Nuria Roglans and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbohydrate quality; cardiometabolic risk; simple sugars; functional carbohydrates; glycaemic index; glycaemic load; carbohydrate-restricted diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
Diet, Micronutrient Deficiencies, Nutritional Intervention, and Celiac Disease submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: celiac disease; gluten-free diet; nutrition; diet; micronutrient deficiencies; nutritional interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Therapies in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
edited by and Per Hellström
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: IBS and diet; IBS and malnutrition; IBS and overweight; IBS and metabolism; RCT in IBS; systemic reviews in IBS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Diet and Oral Health (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental caries; oral microbiome; dietary patterns; eating behavior disorders; periodontal inflammation; neuromuscular function; food consistency; erosive tooth wear
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Modulation in Headache and Migraine
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: migraine; headache disorders; dietary interventions; metabolic regulation; neuroinflammation; diet– brain interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Nutrient Intake and Disordered Sleep
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 7 | 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)
Plant-Forward Dietary Approaches Among Populations at High Risk of Metabolic Disease submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-forward diets; cardiometabolic risk; metabolic disease prevention; health disparities; racial and ethnic minority populations; dietary patterns; plant-based nutrition; cultural foodways; insulin resistance; obesity and metabolic health; cardiovascular risk factors; nutritional equity; phytochemicals; social determinants of health; translational nutrition research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutritional Strategies in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17474 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary intervention; phytochemical; plant polyphenols; tea polyphenols; nutraceutical; prebiotics/probiotics; metabolic syndrome; high-fat diet; obesity; type 2 diabetes; diabetic nephropathy; diabetic cardiomyopathy; nonalcoholic steatohepatitis; skeletal muscle atrophy; sarcopenia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Maternal Diet, Epigenetic Mechanisms and Metabolic Programming
edited by and John Krzeczkowski
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14714 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal diet; epigenetic mechanisms; metabolic programming; offspring’ s health; folate; neurological diseases; neurodevelopmental disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Botanicals and Nutritional Approaches in Metabolic Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5693 | Submission Open
Keywords: botanicals; supplements; bioactive compounds; functional foods; metabolic disorders; metabolic syndrome; dietary interventions; nutritional strategies; plant-based nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
The Impact of Perinatal Nutrition on the Health and Development of the Infant
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3003 | Submission Open
Keywords: perinatal nutrition; pregnancy; breastfeeding; postpartum; infant feeding; infant growth; neurodevelopment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Lipid Metabolism and Nutritional Status in Patients Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1955 | Submission Open
Keywords: MASLD; MASH; fibrosis; lipoprotein; oxidized lipoproteins; hydroperoxide; nutrition; prevention; treatment; biomarker
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Changes in Diet, Physical Activity, and Anthropometric Parameters During Aging: What to Focus On?
edited by Renata Moraes Bielemann and Eleonora D'Orsi
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 822 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; diet; nutrition; body composition; older adults; aging; anthropometric parameters; sarcopenia; malnutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
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