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Nutrition and Exercise Synergy in Non-Communicable Diseases submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1695 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; diet; life-span; health-span; metabolism; aging; sex-dependent modifications; calorie restriction; skeletal muscle; exercise mimetics; calorie restriction mimetics; exercise protocols; myofiber metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Metabolic Health submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1474 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based diet; inflammation; metabolic health; obesity; type 2 diabetes; gut microbiota; polyphenols; dietary fiber; functional foods; nutrigenomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutritional and Metabolic Support in Critical Illness: Mechanisms, Monitoring, and Clinical Outcomes
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1463 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical care nutrition; nutrition support; precision metabolic support; sarcopenia in critical illness; neuromuscular dysfunction; metabolic monitoring; muscle mass and functional recovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
The Role of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Alternative Therapies in Diabetes and Obesity submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1327 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; exercise; alternative therapy; obesity; diabetes; inflammation; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
The Importance of Nutrition Education to Enable Lifelong Healthy Diets
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1228 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet-related chronic diseases; noncommunicable disease prevention; nutrition knowledge; nutrition education; food choices; consumer awareness and attitudes; the role and effectiveness of education; communication channels; artificial intelligence and nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Plant-Based Diets: Nutritional Adequacy, Bioactive Compounds, and In Vitro Cellular Bioactivity Assessment submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1190 | Submission Open
Keywords: in vitro assays; phytochemicals; polyphenols; cellular bioactivity; extracts; by-products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Dietetic Management in MASLD (Evidence-Based Therapeutic Strategies)
edited by and Matina Kouvari
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 890 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition and metabolism; liver steatosis; liver fibrosis; metabolic syndrome; dietary patterns; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutritional Modulation of Glucose Metabolism and Metabolic Disease: Dietary Patterns, Bioactive Compounds, and Underlying Mechanisms
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 819 | Submission Open
Keywords: glucose metabolism; metabolic diseases; type 2 diabetes; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); dietary patterns; nutritional interventions; functional foods; bioactive compounds; dietary polyphenols; insulin resistance; mitochondrial function and biogenesis; oxidative stress and inflammation; gut microbiota; endoplasmic reticulum stress; metabolic health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Sustainable Nutrition Intervention Programmes: Innovative Evidence-Based Strategies to Modulate Malnutrition
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 775 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative intervention; sustainable nutrition intervention; evidence-based strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Relationship Between Dietary Behavior, Food Perception and Psychological State submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; food perception; food preferences; appetite; eating behaviour; well-being; mental health; mental state; mental disorders; interpersonal relationships around food; nutritional psychology; consumer science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Early-Life Nutrition and Metabolic Programming in Neonates: Endocrine Function and Related Clinical Outcomes
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 607 | Submission Open
Keywords: preterm infants; neonatal nutrition; metabolic programming; endocrine outcomes; growth and body composition; breastmilk feeding; fortification; supplementation; parenteral nutrition; enteral nutrition; nutrigenomics; cardiometabolic risk
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Diet, Frailty, and Healthy Longevity: Targeting the Biology of Aging submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthy aging; nutrition; hallmarks of aging; frailty; dieteray intervention; geroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Nutrition Strategies to Improve Physical Performance in Team Sports Athletes
edited by and Dariusz Włodarek
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 463 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; sports nutrition; team-based sport; athletic performance; nutritional needs; hydration; low energy availability; RED-S; diet quality; dietary supplements; ergogenic aids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutritional Intervention and Healthy Lifestyle for Children with Cystic Fibrosis
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 452 | Submission Open
Keywords: cystic fibrosis; nutritional status; nutritional intervention; individualized dietary; combining dietary; pharmacotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Arginine, Citrulline, Nitrate, and Vascular Function
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open
Keywords: endothelial function; arterial stiffness; hypertension; hyperglycemia; dietary nitrates; arginine; citrulline; nitric oxide; amino acids; beet root; watermelon
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Strategies in Liver Disease Patients
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic liver diseases; nutritional disorders; nutritional strategies; dietary strategies; therapy; steatotic liver disease (SLD); metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD); wilson's disease; liver cirrhosis; sarcopenia; morbidity; mortality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Modulation of Chronic Pain: From Pathogenesis to Clinical Treatment
edited by Larissa Strath
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; chronic pain; dietary intervention; nutrition status; epigenetics; biomarkers; gut– brain interactions; dietary supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Optimizing Maternal Nutrition Status: Impacts on Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes
edited by Magdalena Zgliczynska and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open
Keywords: preconception; pregnancy; maternal nutrition; fetal development; fetal programming; birth outcomes; neonatal health; micronutrients; macronutrients; personalized nutrition; gut microbiota
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Nutritional Strategies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease—2nd Edition
edited by and Fliss-Isakov Naomi
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary therapy; inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); Crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis; disease activity; functional symptoms; nutritional optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Lifestyle Determinants of Cognitive Aging: Integrated Diet, Physical Activity and Multidomain Interventions
edited by Rachel Chin Yee Cheong
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifestyle determinants; cognition; diet; physical activity; exercise; nutrition; multidomain interventions; aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Intermittent Fasting in Human Health: Metabolic and Circadian Regulation, Clinical Applications and Therapeutic Potential submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open
Keywords: intermittent fasting; nutrition in medicine; cancer; cardio-metabolic diseases; oxidative stress; diabetes; insulin resistance; age-related diseases; metabolism; autophagy; inflammation; neurologic protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Role of Lipids in Cardiometabolic Diseases submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: LDL-cholesterol; dyslipidemia; cardiovascular risk; arterial stiffness; atherosclerosis; lipoprotein(a); triglyceride-rich lipoproteins; diabetic dyslipidemia; oxidized LDL; dietary patterns; Mediterranean diet; type 2 diabetes; metabolic-associated stetatotic liver disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Structured Lifestyle and Nutritional Interventions for the Management of Chronic Diseases
edited by , Dominik Olejniczak and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease management; lifestyle intervention; nutritional intervention; behavioural change; physical activity; metabolic health; quality of life (QoL); patient-reported outcomes; type 2 diabetes; obesity; cardiovascular disease; personalised nutrition; digital health; multidisciplinary care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Impact of Diet, Nutrition and Lifestyle on Reproductive Health—2nd Edition
edited by Zhongwei Huang and Paula Benny
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; lipidomics; metabolomics; diet; micronutrients and minerals; macronutrients; reproduction; puberty; reproduction; male fertility; female fertility; menopause; ageing; healthy longevity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Creating Healthy Food Environments for All Children: Designing Spaces That Promote Healthy Eating
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: public health nutrition; food insecurity; hunger; childhood obesity; school health; environmental education; garden-based learning; built-nutrition environments; food deserts; healthy universal school meals; nutrition assistance programs; food as medicine; community eligibility provision (CEP); healthy food finance initiatives; nutrition environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Role of Dietary Patterns and Specific Nutrients in Chronic Liver Disease
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); liver cirrhosis; insulin resistance; adipose– liver axis; inborn errors of metabolism; viral diseases of liver; micronutrients; dietary patterns; gut– liver axis; liver regeneration and antioxidant therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Functional Nutrients: Empowering Ophthalmic Health submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: carotenoids; lutein; zeaxanthin; retina; dry eye syndrome; omega-3 fatty acids; eicosapentaenoic acid; docosahexaenoic acid; calciferol; diabetes; pre diabetes; retinopathy; macular degeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Effects of Nutritional Supplementation or Intervention on Energy Metabolism, Substrate Oxidation, Muscle Mass and Strength
edited by Yosuke Yamada
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional supplementation; energy metabolism; substrate oxidation; muscle mass; muscle strength; protein supplementation; body composition; muscle protein synthesis; metabolic rate; fat oxidation; dietary intervention; athletic performance; sarcopenia; clinical population; weight management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Therapeutic and Clinical Applications of Omega‑3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Dietary Supplementation
edited by , and Yasna Muñoz
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: Omega-3 or n-3 PUFAs; dietary supplementation; nutrition; health; clinical situacionts; prevention; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
The Mediterranean Diet Across the Lifespan: A Nutritional Epidemiology Perspective
edited by and Carolina Ortega-Azorín
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mediterranean diet; healthy aging; biological aging; omics; social and environmental determinants of health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Dietary Polyphenols and Their Impact on Inflammation and Cardiovascular Metabolic Health
edited by Sonila Alia and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary polyphenols; inflammation; cardiometabolic health; cardiovascular diseases; oxidative stress; antioxidant activity; molecular mechanisms; nutritional interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Bioactive Lipids in Disease Prevention
edited by , Wencan Zhang, Wei Wei and Minjie Zhao
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipid metabolism; bioactive lipid; gut microbiota; bile acids; inflammation; functional lipid; medium-chain fatty acids; cholesterol metabolites; lipidomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Nutrition-Based Strategies for Brain and Eye Aging: Mechanisms, Prevention, and Clinical Implications
edited by Sung Min Nam and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain; eye; aging; neurodegeneration; ocular disease; nutrition; oxidative stress; inflammation; mitochondrial dysfunction; metabolic dysfunction; ischemia; cognitive function; visual function; disease prevention and treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
From Athletes to Patients: Translating Sports Nutrition Concepts to Metabolic Disease
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodized nutrition; training periodization; metabolic flexibility; recovery; training load; chronic metabolic diseases; translational nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutrition and Lifestyle in Cancer Care, Prevention and Survivorship submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional intervention; dietary patterns; cancer prevention; survivorship care; nutrient metabolism; malnutrition prevention; cancer-related cachexia; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
The Role of Diet in Brain Function, Vascular Health, and Aging
edited by Stefano Tarantini
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; brain aging; cognitive health; cerebrovascular function; dietary interventions; time-restricted feeding; high-fat diet; mitochondrial dysfunction; oxidative stress; cellular senescence; neurovascular coupling; cerebral blood flow; vascular cognitive impairment; neurodegeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Nutrition in Managing Inflammation and Rheumatoid Arthritis
edited by Nagaraja Haleagrahara
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; arthritis therapy; inflammation; nutrition; immunology; rheumatology; autoimmune disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
The Role of Gene–Nutrition Interaction on Gastrointestinal Diseases
edited by Amalia Di Petrillo
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrigenetics; nutrigenomics; gene– nutrition interaction; gastrointestinal diseases; inflammatory bowel disease; celiac disease; irritable bowel syndrome; gut microbiota; epigenetics; precision nutrition; personalized diet; intestinal inflammation; metabolomics; genetic polymorphisms; microbiome– host interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Dietary Products for Women’s Reproductive Health and Diseases
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submission deadline 28 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1065 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytonutrients; phytochemicals; gynecological diseases; female reproductive system diseases; phytonutrient applications; uterine fibroids; endometriosis; infertility; breast cancers; PCOS; menopause
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Therapeutic Opportunities for Food Supplements in Neurodegenerative Disease (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4526 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorders; neurodegenerative disorders; diet; food; free radicals; anti-oxidants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Nutrition for Endocrine Conditions: Tailoring Dietary Approaches
edited by , Cristina de Angelis and Davide Menafra
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2162 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; endocrine system; endocrine disruption; metabolism; inflammation; reproduction; thyroid; chronobiology tailored dietary interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
The Role of Diet in Neurocognitive Function
edited by , Zoe Kolokotroni and Therese Fozard
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; cognition; brain health; nutritional neuroscience; behaviour; healthy adults; nutrient interactions.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Nutritional and Metabolic Programming Across the Female Lifespan: Body Composition, Hormonal Changes, and Health Outcomes
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submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8794 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive and emotional well-being; body composition; epigenetics; hormonal milestones; lifespan nutrition; menopause and diet; metabolic health; nutritional programming; reproductive health and nutrition; women’ s health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Integration of Nutritional and Psychological Interventions in the Management of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Other Eating Disorders submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8326 | Submission Open
Keywords: anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; binge-eating disorder; eating disorder; treatment; nutritional intervention; diet; psychotherapy; cognitive behavior therapy; family therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Nutritional and Metabolic Biomarkers in Obesity
edited by and Vincenzo Monda
submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5874 | 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)
Dietary Polysaccharides: Functional Properties and Health Implications
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submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4037 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; diet; health; diabetes and other metabolic disorders; obesity; gut microbiota; cardi-ovascular disease; gastrointestinal health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
Tackling Malnutrition: What's on the Agenda? submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2550 | 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
submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2390 | 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)
The Impact of Eating Disorders and Emotional Eating on Health
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submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1825 | 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)
Natural Products for Gastrointestinal Diseases submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1755 | 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)
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