Nutrients

Dietary Patterns and Population Health

edited by

Vicente Mustieles

,

Alejandro Oncina-Cánovas

,

Luis Cabañas-Alite

and Iris Comino-Comino

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2948 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary patterns; plant-based diets; sustainable diets; mediterranean diet; vegetarian diets; pro-vegetarian; EAT-lancet commission; environmental impact; food waste; socioeconomic determinants of diet; environmental pollutants

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

Nutritional Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Its Liver-Associated Complications

edited by

Flaminia Ferri

and

Stefano Ginanni Corradini

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2192 | Submission Open

Keywords: type 2 diabetes (T2DM); MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease); nutritional management; liver fibrosis; liver inflammation; liver steatosis; insulin resistance; gut– liver axis; personalized nutrition; glycemic control

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

Therapeutic Opportunities for Food Supplements in Neurodegenerative Disease (2nd Edition)

edited by

Andrea Domenico Praticò

and

Martino Ruggieri

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2109 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurological disorders; neurodegenerative disorders; diet; food; free radicals; anti-oxidants

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

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Vitamin D Deficiency

edited by Konstantin Horas

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1690 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamin D; hypovitaminosis D; 25 (OH)D; prevalence; risk factors

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

Therapeutic Potential of Dietary Bioactives: From Bioavailability to Chronic Diseases Prevention and Treatment

edited by

Carlos Adam Conte Júnior

and

Italo Rennan Sousa Vieira

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1570 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic inflammation; free radical scavenging; functional foods; immunomodulation; inflammatory biomarkers; lipid metabolism; metabolic diseases; nanotechnology; nutraceuticals; neuroinflammation; oxidative stress; phytochemicals; plant-based compounds; redox balance; systemic inflammation

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

The Impact of Diet on Blood Lipids and Cardiovascular Outcomes

edited by

Carlos Pascual-Morena

,

Miriam Garrido Miguel

and

Irene Martínez García

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1443 | 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)

The Impact of Dietary Nutrients and Dietary Habits on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

edited by

Lorena Perrone

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1245 | Submission Open

Keywords: dementia; Alzheimer’ s disease; nutrients; diet; dietary habits; microbiota; gut– brain axis; microbiota– gut– brain axis; metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

The Quest for Human Health in the Genomic Era: Nutrigenomics Approaches to Natural Products

edited by

Flores Naselli

and

Ilenia Cruciata

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1130 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrigenomics; epigenetics; DNA methylation; methylome; gene expression; phytochemicals; bioactive compounds; Mediterranean diet

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

Nutritional Interventions and the Gut–Brain Axis in Autism Spectrum Disorder

edited by

Eugenia Bezirtzoglou

,

Christina Tsigalou

,

Elisavet Stavropoulou

and

Andreas Petropoulos

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1001 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; microbiome; microbiota; gut; gut– brain axis; neurotransmitters

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

Effects of Dietary Polyphenols on Metabolic Syndrome

edited by Yali Zhang

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 696 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic syndrome; dietary polyphenols; chronic diseases; dietary interventions; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; lipid-lowering; cancer; prevention and management; public health

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

Diet and Nutrition in the Treatment of Epilepsy

edited by

Zsolt Gáll

and

Szabolcs Szatmári

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 694 | Submission Open

Keywords: ketogenic diet; medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) diet; dietary supplements; food– drug interactions; adverse effects of supplements; vitamin deficiency; vitamin D; mineral deficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Food Insecurity and Nutritional Health Among Older Adults

edited by

Ye Luo

and

Sarah F. Griffin

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open

Keywords: food insecurity; food access; nutrition; health; aging; older adults

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Influence of Dietary Patterns and Nutrients Intake on Diabetes in Pregnancy

edited by

Katie Wynne

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 526 | Submission Open

Keywords: gestational diabetes mellitus; type 1 diabetes mellitus; type 2 diabetes mellitus; maternal nutrition; pregnancy outcomes; blood glucose regulation; macronutrient composition; micronutrient intake; dietary patterns; nutritional interventions

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

Associations Between Eating Patterns and Risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

edited by

Catherine Cohen

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 475 | 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)

Nutrition and Physical Activity Strategies for Cancer Survivors

edited by

David Jiménez-Pavón

and Sonia Ortega-Gómez

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 463 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer survivors; physical activity interventions; dietary interventions; exercise programs; nutrition therapy; nutrition behavior; recommendation; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

The Role of Nutritional Interventions and Exercise for Weight Loss

edited by

Andrew P. Hills

and Nuala M. Byrne

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 400 | 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)

Nutritional Strategies for Muscle Damage and Recovery

edited by

Alberto Caballero

and Daniel Pérez-Valdecantos

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; nutrition; recovery; muscle damage; skeletal muscle; recovery strategies; dietary supplements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Protein: A Key Component in Diabetes Nutrition

edited by Qingyu Zhao

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes; insulin resistance; protein; protein hydrolysates; peptide; signaling pathway; gut microbiota; digestive enzymes; molecular docking; intake and type

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

Nutritional Strategies in Critical Illness and Perioperative Care

edited by

Cristian Cobilinschi

and Liliana Mirea

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 221 | 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)

From Population to Precision: Nutritional Approaches in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

edited by Marijana Vujkovic and

Kate Townsend Creasy

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrigenomics; liver metabolism; NAFLD/MASLD; nutritional intervention; dietary patterns; precision nutrition; Mendelian randomization; lifestyle modification; personalized dietary strategies; liver disease prevention

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

Nutritional Immunomodulation in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

edited by

Flávio Aimbire Soares de Carvalho

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: role of specific nutrients in immune function; impact of diet on gut microbiota and immune regulation; pro-inflammatory vs. anti-inflammatory dietary patterns; nutritional strategies in the management of chronic inflammatory diseases; mechanisms of nutritional immunomodulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

The Effects of Vitamins on Maternal and Infant Health

edited by Stefania Triunfo and Umberto O. Simeoni

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamin intake; diet; pregnancy; feto-maternal dyad; short and long-term benefits; developmental origins of health and disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Ultra-Processed Foods, Dietary Quality and Human Health

edited by

Martin Smollich

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 35972 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-processed food; NOVA classification; non-communicable diseases; food systems

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

Reducing the Burden of Chronic Diseases Through Plant-Based Diets

edited by

Rami Salim Najjar

and Thomas Ziegler

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 26792 | Submission Open

Keywords: vegan diet; vegetarian diet; cardiovascular disease; hypertension; obesity; cancer; diabetes; stroke; alzheimers disease; metabolic syndrome; polyphenols; phytochemicals; fiber

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

Alcohol Consumption and Human Health

edited by

Ricardas Radisauskas

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 25557 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcohol consumption; health effects; population-based studies; cohort-based studies; alcohol– nutrient interactions; diet quality; energy consumption; eating habits; metabolic disorders; adults; older adults; sex/gender; epidemiology; risk factors; prevention; policy

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

Food Fortification and Nutritional Policies

edited by

Marlene Fabiola Escobedo-Monge

, José Manuel Marugán-de-Miguelsanz and

María Antonieta Escobedo Monge

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13235 | Submission Open

Keywords: food security; crop biofortification; adequate intake; micronutrients deficiency; bioavailability; malnutrition; population risk; food policies and regulations; quality of food crops

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

Probiotics, Postbiotics, Gut Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Health

edited by

Fei Liu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9004 | Submission Open

Keywords: postbiotics; gut microbiota; gastrointestinal health; gastrointestinal homeostasis; fermented foods; synthetic biology

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

Human Protein Requirements and New Findings Regarding the Factors That Influence Them

edited by

Yoshio Suzuki

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4669 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitrogen balance; nitrogen requirement; protein requirement; sex; climate; protein source; health; injured; physical activity; age; exercise; amino acid; weight loss; adaptation; energy availability

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

Natural Active Substances and Cancer

edited by

Yoichi Matsuo

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3081 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural active substances; natural products and cancer; plant extracts; natural product-based cancer research; compounds derived from natural sources; chemoprevention

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

Cutting-Edge Technologies to Assess Metabolism Modulated by Nutritional States and Exercise

edited by

Roberto Codella

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2977 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise metabolism; exercise therapy; lifestyles; periodized nutrition; training periodization; neuromodulation; nutritional interventions; photobiomodulation; cryostimulation; immunometabolism; inflammation; brown adipose tissue; thermogenesis; diabetes; obesity; sarcopenia; metabolic disorders; metabolic syndrome; energetics; glucose metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Current Insights into Genome-Based Personalized Nutrition Technology

edited by

George Dedoussis

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2952 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetics; nutrigenetics; personalized nutrition; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); non-communicable diseases (NCDs); obesity; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)

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

Nutrition Education in Children

edited by

Claudia Leong

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2812 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital literacy; nutrition literacy; social media; children; nutrition education; food and nutrition education; gamification

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

Dietary Supplements’ Impact on Sport Performance and Health Outcomes

edited by Mon-Chien Lee and Wen-Ching Huang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2224 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary supplementation; sports nutrition; ergogenic aids; exercise recovery; performance enhancement; metabolic regulation; nutritional interventions; personalized nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Sustainable Eating, Public Health, and Implications for Programs and Policies

edited by

Kayla de la Haye

, Gülbanu Kaptan and

Katherine Baker

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 986 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; eating behavior; sustainable diet; sustainable food; environment; public health nutrition; food security; nutrition security

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

The Role of Nutrition in Exercise and Sports—2nd Edition

edited by

Guglielmo Duranti

and

Roberta Ceci

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports; exercise; performance; recovery; ergogenic aids; dietary supplements; muscle damage; nutrition; oxidative stress; aging; fatigue; disease prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Nutritional Therapy of Intestinal Diseases and Intestinal Microecology

edited by

Qi Su

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 30703 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut inflammation; precision nutrition; host– diet– gut microbiome interaction; immune response; pre/probiotics; nutritional epigenomics; intestinal microecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Clinical Relevance of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption

edited by

Jaime Uribarri

and

Mona S. Calvo

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 30625 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic diseases; global disease prevalence; dietary patterns; dietary guidelines; food additives; food processing techniques; high-fructose corn syrup; food labelling; advanced glycation end products; packaging contaminants; environmental food contaminants; NOVA classification system; UPF taxation; artificial sweeteners; food addiction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Health Promotion in School-Aged Children: Lifestyle Factors, Interventions, and Health Outcomes

edited by

Rafaela Rosário

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12079 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; school-aged children; nutrition; physical activity; mental health; dietary patterns; sleep quality

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

The Ketogenic Diet: Biochemical Mechanisms and Clinical Applications

edited by

Jose M. Soriano del Castillo

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11759 | Submission Open

Keywords: ketogenic diet; ketosis; metabolic pathways; therapeutic applications; personalized nutrition; long-term adherence; insulin modulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Diet in the Pathogenesis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

edited by

Vaios Svolos

, Andreas Kapsoritakis,

Konstantinos Argyriou

and Konstantinos Gkikas

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11235 | 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)

Exploring the Lifespan Dynamics of Oral–Gut Microbiota Interactions

edited by

Domenico Azzolino

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8876 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiota; oral microbiota; gut microbiota; microbiome; gut dysbiosis; systemic diseases; inflammation; short chain fatty acids; nutritional interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Nutritional Strategy for Women’s Muscular and Skeletal Health

edited by Maria Grazia Tarsitano and

Francesca Greco

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5256 | 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)

Nutritional Strategies for Promoting Arterial Health and Cardiovascular Prevention

edited by

Iván Cavero Redondo

and

Alicia Saz-Lara

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3376 | Submission Open

Keywords: arterial health; cardiovascular wellness; atherosclerosis; hypertension; stroke prevention; dietary habits; nutrient impact; vascular function; cardiovascular risks; dietary interventions; arterial stiffness; endothelial function; oxidative stress; inflammatory response; antioxidant nutrients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Neuro-Nutrition and Brain Health: Role of Diet, Metabolism and Bioactive Molecules

edited by

Yuanzhong Xu

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3175 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuro-nutrition; brain health; diet; metabolism; bioactive molecules; neuroendocrinology; behaviors

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

Nutritional Bioactive Components and Lipid Metabolic Diseases: A Comprehensive Exploration

edited by

Zhen Chen

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2992 | 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)

Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Chronic Inflammation

edited by Chishimba Nathan Mowa

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2249 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic inflammation; diet; nutrition; anti-inflammation; phytochemicals; moringa; pathogenesis; mechanism; pathways

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

Nutrigenomics for Preventing Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Endocrine Disorders

edited by

Barbara Zapała

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1227 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; metabolic syndrome; genetics; nutrition; nutrigenomics; microbiome; genes; diet

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

Nutrient Interaction, Metabolic Adaptation and Healthy Aging

edited by Zhenwu Huang and Shunming Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 968 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrients; healthy aging; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms; metabolic reprogramming; interaction; intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

The Role of Nutrients in Obesity and Related Metabolic Diseases: A Focus on Adipose Tissue

edited by

Ludovica Verde

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 923 | 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)

Effects of Nutrition and Physical Activity Lifestyle Interventions on Childhood Obesity (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ahmad Alkhatib

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 590 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity; prevalence; determinants; interventions; exercise; physical activity; nutrition; diet; behaviours; physiology adaptations; obesity comorbidity; obesity diabetes; prevention of paediatric disease; lifestyle

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

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