Nutrients

Nutritional and Metabolic Biomarkers in Obesity

edited by

and Vincenzo Monda

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7772 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; biomarkers; adipose tissue; dietary intake; chronic inflammation; insulin resistance; micronutrient; dietary patterns; metabolomic

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

Role of Food-Derived Bioactives in Cognitive Function, Mental Health, and Healthy Aging: A Nutritional Neuroscience Perspective

edited by

Mónika Fekete

and Noémi Mózes

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5290 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional neuroscience; healthy aging; food-derived bioactives; polyphenols; dietary patterns; Mediterranean diet; cognitive decline; neurodegeneration; mental health; neuroinflammation; oxidative stress; gut–brain axis; psychobiotics; precision nutrition

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

Tackling Malnutrition: What's on the Agenda?

edited by

Blessing J. Akombi-Inyang

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4220 | Submission Open

Keywords: global health; public health; maternal health; child health; neonatal health; adolescent health; malnutrition; epidemiology; migrant health; developing countries

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

Early-Life Nutrition and Health Trajectories: A Focus on Neurodevelopment and Metabolism

edited by Katherine Svensson and

Tania Siahanidou

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3798 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; growth and development; lifespan; child; prenatal nutrition; fetal programming; malnutrition; health promotion; mitigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Natural Products for Gastrointestinal Diseases

edited by

Oliver Grundmann

and

Saunjoo L. Yoon

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3320 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal disorders; gastrointestinal cancers; natural products; inflammatory bowel disorders; irritable bowel syndrome; gastrointestinal health

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

The Role of Special Diets in Paediatric Metabolic, Neurological and Immune-Mediated Disorders

edited by Eugen-Matthias Strehle

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2842 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; therapy; paediatrics; childhood; phenylketonuria; galactosaemia; epilepsy; diabetes mellitus; coeliac disease; cow’s milk protein allergy

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

The Role of Phytochemicals in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment

edited by

Nelson N. Orie

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2605 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; cardiovascular disease; prevention; treatment; mode of actions; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; cardioprotection; vascular protection; antithrombotic; bioactives; phytonutrients

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

The Impact of Eating Disorders and Emotional Eating on Health

edited by

Kwangyeol Baek

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2476 | Submission Open

Keywords: emotional eating; stress-related eating; dysregulated eating; binge eating; eating disorders; public health; mental health; social determinants of health; obesity; behavioral change; digital health; ecological momentary assessment (EMA); digital just-in-time interventions (JITAI)

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

Effects of Natural Compounds on Atherosclerosis

edited by

Evangelia Damigou

and

Matilda Florentin

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1538 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; atherosclerosis; diet; supplements; foods; nutraceuticals; bioactive compounds

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

Vitamin D Deficiency and Neurodegenerative Diseases: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

edited by

Adriano Martimbianco de Assis

and Diogo Onofre Souza

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1342 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamin D deficiency; neurodegenerative diseases; alzheimer’s disease; parkinson’s disease; cognitive decline; neuroprotection; mitochondrial dysfunction; oxidative stress; inflammation; neuroinflammation; clinical implications; mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Dietary Patterns and Nutritional Support for Kidney Diseases

edited by

Berthold Hocher

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 983 | 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)

Nutrition Strategies for the Prevention of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease Across the Lifespan

edited by

Rosa Casas

and Anallely López Yerena

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 974 | Submission Open

Keywords: hypertension prevention; cardiovascular disease; nutritional strategies; dietary patterns; mediterranean diet; plant-based diet; sodium and potassium intake; bioactive compounds; nutrigenomics; lifespan nutrition; functional foods; blood pressure regulation; personalized nutrition; cardiometabolic health; lifestyle interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Enhancing Bioavailability and Efficacy of Natural Compounds for Inflammation, Lipid, and Glucose Control

edited by

Beata Smolinska

and

Magdalena Gantner

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; anti-inflammatory activity; lipid-lowering effects; hypoglycemic effects; bioactive phytochemicals; metabolic disorders; diabetes management; cardiovascular disease; molecular mechanisms; potential applications

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

Improving Exercise Performance and Managing Conditioning: The Important Role of Sports Nutrition

edited by

Sung-Woo Kim

,

Juan Del Coso

and

Eunjoo Lee

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports nutrition; aerobic and anaerobic performance; cardiovascular function; exercise conditioning; ergogenic supplementation; VO2max and lactate threshold; nitrate and creatine-based strategies; recovery and fatigue modulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Nutrition and Inflammation in Metabolic Surgery

edited by

André Lázaro

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; metabolic surgery; nutrition; inflammation; adipose tissue; gut microbiota

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

The Role of Diet and Microbiome in Peri/Menopause

edited by Siobhain M. O'Mahony

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17805 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalised nutrition; hormonal health; gut microbiome; lifespan approach; evidence-based interventions

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

Nutrition in Fertility, Pregnancy and Offspring Health

edited by

Enav Yefet

and

Zohar Nachum

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10796 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; women; pregnancy; probiotics; reproduction; dietary supplements

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

Allergy in Pediatrics: Nutritional Prevention and Intervention

edited by

Barbara Sozanska

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6717 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric allergy; prevention; nutrition; dietary interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Intervention and Clinical Management for Musculoskeletal Diseases

edited by Ioannis Kanakis and

Ioanna Myrtziou

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5024 | Submission Open

Keywords: osteoporosis; osteoarthritis; sarcopenia; nutrients; clinical management; dietary interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Common Transdiagnostic Factors in Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, and Mental Health Symptoms

edited by

Roser Granero

and Isabel Krug

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4340 | Submission Open

Keywords: disordered eating; malnutrition; emotional eating; nutritional comorbidity; eating disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Understanding the Metabolic Disease Landscape — Diet or Genes or Both?

edited by

Sylwia Górczyńska-Kosiorz

and

Sylwia Dzięgielewska-Gęsiak

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3501 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes; obesity; metabolic syndrome; metabolic bone disease; diet-related diseases; genetic risk; genotyping; autophagy; nutrigenomics; next-generation sequencing; oxidative stress; microbiome; nutrients; personalized treatment

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

Nutrition, Genes, and Biological Pathways Influencing Metabolism and Obesity

edited by Saraswathy Nair

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3494 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet-induced obesity; metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; inflammation; diabetes; nutrition; diet; biomarkers; genotyping; gene expression; white adipose tissue; brown adipose tissue; nutrigenomics

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

Innovations and Challenges in Sustainable Healthy Diets: New Frontiers and Applications

edited by

Yuan-Yen Chang

and

Han-Shen Chen

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2869 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable diets; healthy dietary patterns; environmental sustainability; plant-based proteins; personalized nutrition; sustainable Agriculture; food waste reduction; local food sourcing; dairy alternatives; climate change mitigation; food systems innovation; health-promoting diets; food security

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

Nutrient-Driven Modulation of the Gut Virome and Bacteriome: Implications for Brain Aging and Neurodegeneration

edited by

Robertina Giacconi

and Marta Balietti

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2511 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut virome; gut bacteriome; brain aging; neurodegeneration; age-related dementia; dietary modulation; microbiota–gut–brain axis; neuroinflammation; nutrients; metagenomics

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

Nutrition and Immune Modulation in Autoimmune Diseases

edited by

Katarzyna Fischer

,

Wojciech Marlicz

and

Ewa Stachowska

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2504 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrients; immune system; autoimmunity; inflammation; systemic connective tissue disease; organ-specific autoimmune disease; atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease; metabolic syndrome; metabolomics; microbiome; exercise; lifestyle; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

New Perspective on Nutrient Intake and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

edited by Longjian Liu

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2346 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrient intake; novel and advanced dietary patterns (e.g., reduced rank regression [RRR], principal component analysis [PCA], cluster analysis); inflammatory and metabolic pathways linking nutrients to cardiovascular outcomes; metabolomics and nutritional biomarkers; diet–aging interactions; vascular and biological age metrics; nutrient–gene interactions and epigenetics in cardiovascular disease risk; mediation, interaction, and causal inference in nutritional epidemiology; risk prediction modeling; AI/machine learning methods; large-scale prospective cohort studies; large-scale randomized clinical trials; large-scale electronic health records and claims data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Nutritional Strategies Targeting Metabolic Dysfunction and Its Systemic Complications

edited by

Lucia Malaguarnera

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2207 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic dysfunction; nutritional interventions; insulin resistance; mitochondrial metabolism; dietary bioactive compounds; systemic inflammation; gut–liver axis; cardiometabolic complications; microbiota; obesity

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

Food Packaging and Nutrition Labelling for Human Health

edited by Ayten Aylin Tas

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2118 | Submission Open

Keywords: front-of-pack (FOP) labelling; Nutri-Score; nutrition labelling; food packaging innovation; consumer health behaviour; nutrient bioavailability; smart packaging; AI in food labelling; health claims regulation; visual communication design; food reformulation; labelling policy; sustainable packaging; nutritional information systems; public health nutrition

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

Smart Nutrition: Harnessing AI for Personalized Nutrition

edited by

Margaret Allman-Farinelli

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1970 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; generative artificial intelligence; machine learning; personalized nutrition; precision nutrition; nutrition care process; dietary assessment; apps; smart devices

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

Nutrients for the Brain Across the Lifespan: Supporting Development, Function, and Healthy Aging

edited by Steven Zeisel and

Isis Trujillo-González

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1875 | Submission Open

Keywords: choline; micronutrients; brain development; cognition; omega-3 fatty acids; B vitamins; iron; prenatal nutrition; neuroinflammation; one carbon metabolism; healthy aging; essential nutrients; nutrient requirements

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

Nutritional Management and Intervention for Breast Cancer

edited by

Yuanyuan Li

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1590 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision nutrition; nutrigenomics; nutrigenetics; metabolomics; gut microbiome; nutritional therapy and intervention; breast cancer; cancer survivorship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Nutrition in Vulnerable Population Groups (2nd Edition)

edited by

Olga Malisova

and

Konstantina Argyri

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1244 | Submission Open

Keywords: special populations; distinct populations; special nutrition needs; age-specific nutrition needs; food insecurity; nutritional deficiencies; dietary requirements; socioeconomic disparity; chronic conditions needs; climate exposure needs

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

Polyphenols in Gut–Liver Homeostasis

edited by Mohamad Khalil and

Piero Portincasa

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1187 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenols; gut–liver axis; gut microbiota; microbiota–polyphenol interactions; metabolic dysfunction

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

Nutritional Approaches in Autoimmune Diseases and Patient Outcomes

edited by Blanca Rueda-Medina and

María Correa-Rodríguez

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1139 | 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)

Gut–Microbiome–Brain Axis: Role in Cognitive Ageing

edited by Saber Sami and

David Vauzour

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 887 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiome; gut–brain axis; aging; cognition disorders; neurodegenerative diseases; Alzheimer’s disease; neuroimaging; metabolomics; metagenomics; diet; dysbiosis; short-chain fatty acids

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

Modulation of the Intestinal Microbiome in Chronic Diseases: Mechanisms, Nutritional Interventions, and Clinical Implications

edited by

Maria Adriana Neag

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 845 | Submission Open

Keywords: intestinal microbiome; gut dysbiosis; chronic diseases; probiotics; prebiotics; postbiotics; microbiota modulation; host–microbiome interactions; metabolic disorders

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

The Role of Physical Activity and Diet in the Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases

edited by Guilherme Eustáquio Furtado,

Sandra Abreu

and

Margarida Liz Martins

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 795 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; nutrition and diet; chronic diseases; hypertension and cardiometabolic health; lifestyle interventions; plant-based and DASH diets; implementation science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Sustainable Diets and Policy Innovations for Healthier Food Systems

edited by Rosario Pastor,

Carolina García

and

Carmen da Casa

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 735 | 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)

Advances in the Gene–Diet Interactions and Human Health: 2nd Edition

edited by

Lusânia Maria Greggi Antunes

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 701 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetics; nutrition; complex diseases; public health; obesity; whole-genome; epidemiological studies; cardiovascular disease; cancer; diet; polymorphism; cell cycle; clinical trials

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

Dietary Patterns and Colorectal Cancer Risk: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Prevention Strategies

edited by

Tímea Varjas

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 604 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal carcinogenesis; molecular mechanisms; nutrigenomics; epigenetic regulation; DNA methylation; histone modification; microRNAs; metabolomics; gut microbiota metabolites; inflammatory signaling pathways; oxidative stress; molecular biomarkers

(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 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 398 | 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)

Roles of Maternal Nutrition and Metabolic Health in Offspring Development

edited by Xiaozhong Wen

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 340 | Submission Open

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

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

Nutritional Status and Quality of Life in Patients with Adverse Food Reactions

edited by Annabel Clancy and

Paolo Usai-Satta

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open

Keywords: food allergy; food intolerance; FODMAPs; eosinophilic esophagitis; celiac disease; quality of life; nutritional status

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Nutritional Factors Influencing Longevity in Women

edited by Kai J. Bühling

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 293 | 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)

The Gut–Brain Axis in Childhood Obesity: How Is the Association Among Diet, Gut Microbiota and Global Health

edited by

Santiago Navas-Carretero

,

Nerea Martín-Calvo

and

Rosaura Leis

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity; gut–brain axis; gut microbiota; dietary patterns; neurodevelopment; mental health; quality of life; metabolic health; lifestyle interventions; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Strategies Modulating Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by Rossella Rotondo and Sabrina Donati Zeppa

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; neuroinflammation; oxidative stress; nutritional interventions; dietary patterns; bioactive compounds; nutraceuticals; neuroprotection

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

Dietary Supplements: From Evidence to Dietary Guidelines and Personal Advice

edited by

Jaime Gahche

, Johanna Dwyer and Regan Bailey

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary supplements; nutrient intake; total nutrient exposure; dietary guidance; nutrition policy; nutrient adequacy and excess; supplement use patterns; dietary assessment methods; precision nutrition; evidence-based nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Dietary Interventions for the Prevention and Control of Type 2 Diabetes

edited by

Thomas Skurk

and Beate Brandl

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: type 2 diabetes mellitus; dietary patterns; precision nutrition; personalized nutrition; glycemic control; insulin resistance; weight management; gut microbiome; metabolic phenotyping; prevention; chronic low-grade inflammation; processed foods

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

Sustainable Diets for Human Health: From Dietary Patterns to Evidence-Based Recommendations

edited by Magdalena Gibas-Dorna and Ewa Pruszynska-Oszmalek

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable nutrition; dietary recommendations; nutritional inequality; public health; different population groups

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

From Plate to Podium: The Science of Food in Sports

edited by

Filomena Mazzeo

and Mario Ruggiero

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: food components; macronutrients; micronutrients; bioavailability; athletic performance; muscle recovery; nutrient metabolism; functional foods; bioactive compounds; exercise physiology; sports supplements; energy metabolism; nutraceuticals; phytonutrients; ergogenic activities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

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