Nutrients

Perinatal Outcomes and Early-Life Nutrition

edited by

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submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5867 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD); perinatal nutrition; maternal complications; fetal development; breastfeeding; infant feeding behavior; low birth weight; small-for-gestational age; preterm birth; dietary counseling; supplementation; food fortification; lifestyle

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

Mediterranean Diet: Health Benefits and Sustainability

edited by

Maria Rubín-García

and

Laura Álvarez-Álvarez

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4773 | Submission Open

Keywords: mediterranean diet; dietary patterns; healthy dietary pattern; environmental sustainability; environmental footprint; climate change

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

Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Complications of Childhood Malnutrition

edited by Michael Freemark

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3687 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal nutrition; prenatal growth; growth failure; wasting; metabolomics; microbiome; enteropathy; mortality; cognition; adiposity; cardiometabolic risk

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Health Significance of Insufficient Dietary Choline During the Human Lifecycle

edited by

Wolfgang Bernhard

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2608 | Submission Open

Keywords: pregnancy; preterm infants; fetal development; cystic fibrosis; short bowel disease; genetic variability; choline deficiency; hepatosteatosis

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

Interconnected Pathways: The Associations of Insufficient Physical Activity and Unhealthy Diet with Students' Cardiometabolic and Mental Health Outcomes

edited by

Arthur Eumann Mesas

and

Bruno Bizzozero Peroni

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2465 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; physical fitness; nutrition; dietary habit; cardiometabolic health; cardiovascular risk; obesity; metabolic syndrome; mental health; depression; anxiety; cognitive function; academic achievement; epidemiological studies; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Antioxidant-Rich Natural Food

edited by

Ewa Piątkowska

,

Mariola Drozdowska

and

Ewelina Piasna-Słupecka

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1981 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; chronic inflammation; cancer prevention; bioactive compounds; oxidative stress; anti-inflammatory foods; preventive nutrition

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

Nutritional Modulation in Aging and Metabolic Syndrome: Combating Obesity, Vascular Disease and Frailty

edited by

Sérgio Henrique Sousa Santos

, Maik Gollasch, Carla Jeane-Aguiar and Daniele Teixeira Alves

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1969 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic syndrome; physical exercise; life qualit; obesity; dyslipidemia; aging

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

The Impact of Human Milk’s Structure–Function on Early Human Health and Lifespan

edited by Ilaria Farella and

Maria Felicia Faienza

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1920 | Submission Open

Keywords: human milk composition; breastfeeding; bioactive molecules; structural properties of human milk; milk oligosaccharides; neonatal immune development; gut microbiota and breastfeeding; nutritional programming; developmental origins of health and disease; early-life nutrition; long-term health

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

Microbiota as Modulators of Immunometabolism

edited by

Iñaki Robles-Vera

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiota-influenced immune function and metabolism; inflammation; metabolic diseases; health outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Sex Differences in Energy Metabolism and Nutritional Requirements in Exercise and Sport

edited by

Alberto Pérez-López

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: sex differences; energy metabolism; nutritional requirements; dietary supplements; sports performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

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

edited by

Robertina Giacconi

and Marta Balietti

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | 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)

Fermented Foods and Health Modulation

edited by

Xuegang Luo

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 847 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented foods; health modulation; gut microbiome; bioactive components; bioactive peptides; short-chain fatty acids; probiotics; chronic diseases; type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular disease; obesity; intestinal disorders; inflammatory bowel disease; irritable bowel syndrome; hyperuricemia; gout; neurological conditions; anxiety; depression; dermatological issues; atopic dermatitis; oral health; immune-related disorders; gastrointestinal barrier integrity

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

The Role of Different Dietary Patterns on Anxiety and Depression

edited by

María Teresa Iglesias-López

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9984 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet quality; depression; anxiety; gut– brain axis; dietary fiber

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

Advances in Nutrition and Dietetics in Gastroenterology

edited by

Marta Stelmach-Mardas

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7239 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; management; metabolic fatty liver disease; cancer; gut microbiota; clinical symptoms; quality of life; body composition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Recent Advances in Dietary Polysaccharides for Human Health and Diseases

edited by

Peter Chi Keung Cheung

and

Nelson Kei

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5979 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive carbohydrates; dietary fiber; non-starch polysaccharides; prebiotic polysaccharides; resistant starch; starch; chronic diseases; gut health; gut microbiome; physiological functions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)

Integration of Nutritional and Psychological Interventions in the Management of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Other Eating Disorders

edited by

Riccardo Dalle Grave

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4200 | 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)

Time-Restricted Eating, Circadian Rhythms, and Cardiometabolic Risk

edited by

Vasiliki Pavlou

and Krista Varady

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3072 | Submission Open

Keywords: time-restricted eating; circadian rhythms; obesity; cardiometabolic risk; intermittent fasting; chrononutrition; metabolic syndrome; type 2 diabetes

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

Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

edited by Rosario Alonso-Domínguez and Teresa Vicente-García

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2916 | Submission Open

Keywords: aged; geriatric assessment; nutritional status; nutrition disorders/diagnosis; nutrition disorders/prevention and control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Effects of Diet During Breastfeeding on Infants

edited by

Giorgia Sebastiani

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2709 | Submission Open

Keywords: breastfeeding; post-partum; nutritional profile; neonate; microbiota; metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Insights and Challenges in Gastrointestinal Diseases

edited by

Chethan Sampath

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1311 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal diseases; malabsorption; gut microbiome; inflammation; co-morbidities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Hydration Status in Athletes

edited by Brendon P. McDermott

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1090 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydration assessment; hyponatremia; fluid overload; sweat rate; dehydration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Dietary Recommendations for Clinical Patients After Diagnosis

edited by

Carlo Pedrolli

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1014 | Submission Open

Keywords: food; diet; clinical nutrition; malnutrition; comprehensive nutrition

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

The Role of Berry Phytochemicals in Treating Obesity, Inflammation and Associated Comorbidities

edited by

Katarzyna Kowalska

and

Anna Olejnik

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 841 | Submission Open

Keywords: berry fruits; phytochemicals; obesity; anti-inflammatory effects; antioxidant activity; cardiovascular disease; metabolic disorders; diabetes; neurodegenerative diseases; cytokines; chemokines; adipokines

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

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

edited by

Sylwia Górczyńska-Kosiorz

and

Sylwia Dzięgielewska-Gęsiak

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 286 | 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)

Nutritional Intervention and Clinical Management for Musculoskeletal Diseases

edited by Ioannis Kanakis and

Ioanna Myrtziou

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Perinatal Nutrition, Mental Health, and Offspring Growth and Development

edited by Garumma Feyissa

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: perinatal depression; perinatal mental health; gestational diabetes; perinatal nutritional status; food security; substance use; nutritional supplementation; birth weight; birth outcomes; perinatal metabolism; infant and child growth; child feeding

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

Nutritional Approaches in Autoimmune Diseases and Patient Outcomes

edited by Blanca Rueda-Medina and

María Correa-Rodríguez

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 101 | 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)

Nutritional Interventions to Enhance Skeletal Muscle Function and Metabolism in Aging

edited by Zahra Farahnak and

Stephen Cornish

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: skeletal muscle; nutrition; nutritional interventions; muscle function; muscle metabolism; aging; healthy aging; muscle structure; chronic disease; frailty; muscle physiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Nutrition and Aging Addressing Specific Issues for Optimal Prevention, Screening, and Care in Older Adults

edited by

Moustapha Dramé

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: older adults; preventive nutrition; nutritional screening; geriatric care; optimal nutrition for seniors; chronic disease prevention; nutritional assessment; dietary interventions; geriatric nutrition; nursing home

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

From Lipids to Markers: Unraveling Obesity and Metabolic Unhealth to Advance Precision Medicine

edited by Demidmaa R. Tuvdendorj

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid metabolism; metabolic markers; metabolic health and unhealth; obesity; insulin resistance; markers of systemic chronic inflammation; omics; nutrition; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Advances in Sweeteners and Human Health: Metabolic, Molecular, and Epidemiological Perspectives on Safety, Efficacy, and Public Health Impact

edited by

Ajka Pribisalić

and

Davorka Sutlovic

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial sweeteners; non-nutritive sweeteners; gut microbiota; metabolic health; obesity; diabetes; cardiovascular disease cancer risk; side effects; glycemic control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)

How the Dietary Pattern Supports Vascular Health: Insights into Inflammation and Endothelial Function

edited by

Aleksandar Kibel

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrients; diet; diatary pattern; endothelial dysfunction; vascular function; microcirculation; cardiovascular health; cardiovascular disorders; inflammation; immune system; atherosclerosis; hypertension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Impacts of Nutrient and Water Intake on Hydration Biomarkers

edited by

Yasuki Sekiguchi

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: body fluid balance; hydration; dehydration; unverhydration; hypohydration; thirst; biomarkers

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

Food Taxation and Nutritional Policies

edited by

David Cantarero-Prieto

and

Javier Lera

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: food taxation; nutritional policies; fiscal measures; public health nutrition; sugar-sweetened beverage tax; subsidies for healthy foods; diet-related noncommunicable diseases; nutrient profiling; policy evaluation; health equity; consumer behavior; cost-effectiveness; healthy food environments

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

Nutritional Intervention for Pediatric Renal Diseases

edited by

Mirjam Močnik

and

Nataša Marčun Varda

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: child; chronic kidney disease; nutrition; underweight; overweight/obesity; prevention; management; nutritional intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Factors Influencing Longevity in Women

edited by Kai J. Bühling

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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)

Relationship Between Nutrition and Allergy and Immunity in Children

edited by

Michele Miraglia del Giudice

,

Giulio Dinardo

, Cristiana Indolfi and

Angela Klain

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric allergy; nutrition; immune system development; food allergy; asthma; atopic dermatitis; probiotics and microbiota; allergy prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Iron Supplements and Intestinal Health

edited by

Xiaoyu Wang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: iron; iron supplement; iron metabolism; inflammation; intestinal health; chronic diseases; gut microbiota; gut dysbiosis; oxidative stress; gut barrier

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

Breast Milk Composition and Feeding Strategies for Healthy Infant Growth

edited by

Vass Reka Anna

and

Didier Vieau

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: infant nutrition; breast milk; colostrum; lactation; formula feeding; exclusive breastfeeding; macronutrients; immune support; on-demand feeding; responsive feeding; maternal nutrition; infant growth; socioeconomic status

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Management and Obesity Resolution Through Bariatric Surgery

edited by

Irene Cantarero-Carmona

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional management; obesity resolution; bariatric surgery; post-bariatric nutrition; weight loss surgery; obesity management; nutritional support after bariatric surgery; bariatric patient care; surgical obesity treatment; nutrition therapy for bariatric patients

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

Effects of Early Nutrition on Premature Infants (2nd Edition)

edited by

Renato S. Procianoy

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6928 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; child development; malnutrition; intrauterine growth; extrauterine growth; cerebral development; pregnancy nutrients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Vitamin/Mineral Intake and Dietary Quality in Relation to Cancer Risk

edited by

Ronald B. Brown

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4973 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamins and minerals; cancer risk; dietary quality; nutrient deficiency and overload; dietary patterns; Mediterranean diet; ketogenic diet; high-protein diet; low-fat diet; plant-based diet; calorie restriction; fasting-mimicking diet; intermittent fasting; ultra-processed food; whole and organic food

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

Recent Advances in the Regulation of Lipid Metabolism by Food Bioactive Ingredients

edited by

Chong Zhao

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4670 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid metabolism; natural products; nutrients; functional lipids; chronic diseases; MASLD; ferroptosis; food bioactive ingredients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Gene–Diet Interactions and Obesity

edited by

Marta Gómez de Cedrón

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4127 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic predisposition to obesity; nutrigenomics; epigenetics; precision nutrition; molecular insights in gene– diet interactions influencing obesity

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

Skin Health Starts from Within: Effect of Diet on Skin Health

edited by

Ilaria Proietti

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 544 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet and skin health; nutrients and dermatology; skin aging and nutrition; antioxidants and skin function; microbiome and skin health; omega-3 fatty acids and skin; polyphenols and dermatological benefits; hydration and skin barrier; glycation and skin aging; inflammatory skin conditions and diet

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

Effects of Natural Compounds on Various Inflammatory Diseases

edited by Hassan Y. Ebrahim

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive nutrients; nutraceuticals; inflammatory disorders; inflammasomes; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species (ROS); inflammatory cytokines; immune modulation

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

Micronutrients and Human Health: From Metabolism to Public Health Strategies

edited by

Marijana Matek Sarić

and

Tamara Sorić

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: micronutrients; vitamins; minerals; nutrient metabolism; nutritional deficiency; excessive intake; chronic disease prevention; dietary assessment; supplementation; food fortification; public health nutrition; human health; nutritional biomarkers

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

Fueling Recovery: Nutritional Strategies in Extracorporeal Blood Purification Strategies

edited by

Silvia De Rosa

and

Eleonora Balzani

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: blood purification; organ support; extracorporeal blood purification; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); ECCO2R; critical care nutrition; intensive care; metabolism; catabolism; nutritional therapy; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; protein-energy malnutrition; nutritional assessment; metabolic response; feeding protocols; clinical outcomes; long-term recovery; pediatric critical care; adult ICU; immunonutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Molecular Insights in Sports Nutrition: Synergistic Mechanisms for Performance Optimization

edited by Katsuhiko Hata and Susumu Ito

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular nutrition; sports nutrition; chrono-nutrition; RED-S

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports 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 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 95 | 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)

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