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Biostatistics Methods in Nutritional Research
edited by and Antonella Carcagnì
submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5290 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; food sciences; biostatistics; data analysis; data science; nutritional epidemiology; questionnaire validation; machine learning; deep learning; clinical trials and observational studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Calcium Across the Life Cycle: A Pivotal Role in Aging and Age-Related Diseases submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3625 | Submission Open
Keywords: calcium signaling; aging and age-related diseases; neuro-degenerative diseases; cardiovascular diseases; cancer; osteoporosis; sarcopenia; bone– muscle unit; immune system; immuno-modulation; cellular senescence; hallmarks of aging; vitamin D; parathyroid hormone; lactose intolerance; dietary requirements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Nutritional Influences on Cognitive Function and Neurodevelopment Across the Lifespan
edited by Dolores Malaspina and Ezequiel Lafont
submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3394 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; neurodevelopment; cognition; dietary habits; micronutrients and cognition; neurodegenerative diseases; gut microbiome and brain; food allergies; early life nutrition; cognitive aging; nutritional interventions; processed food addiction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
The Role of Nutrition in Wound Care, Prevention and Healing: From Acute Trauma to Chronic Conditions
edited by Ching Shan (Angela) Wan and Mandy Ho
submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2287 | Submission Open
Keywords: wound care; wound healing; wound prevention; nutrients; diet; medical nutrition therapy; disease-related skincare; malnutrition; pressure ulcer; surgical wound 
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutrition in the Early Years: Feeding Challenges and Their Health Implications
edited by Seng Hock Quak and Tammy S. H. Lim
submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2101 | Submission Open
Keywords: feeding difficulties; pediatric feeding disorder; feeding practices; caregiver feeding style; growth; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
The Role of Natural Antioxidants in Managing and Preventing Chronic Diseases
edited by Giuseppe Carota and Sebastiano Giallongo
submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 527 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; dietary supplementation; functional food; nutraceuticals; polyphenols; antioxidants; inflammation; oxidative stress; biochemical pathways; obesity and metabolic syndrome; diabetes; cardiovascular diseases and hypertension; neurodegenerative diseases; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutritional Guidelines for Chronic Liver Disease and Its Complications
edited by
submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary components; fats; amino acids; proteins; carbohydrates; zinc; iron; dietary patterns; Mediterranean diet; washoku; meta-analysis; MASLD; liver cirrhosis; sarcopenia; hepatic encephalopathy; ascites; hepatocellular carcinoma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Relationship Between Dietary Habits and Physical Activity in Modern Lifestyles
edited by
submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; exercise patterns; eating behaviour; nutritional assessment; dietary patterns; food choices; anthropometric measurements; overall health outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Factors Contributing to Prevention of NEC and Nutritional Requirements with a Diagnosis of NEC submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: necrotizing enterocolitis; preterm infant; very low birth weight infant; growth; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Caffeine Intake for Human Health and Exercise Performance
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13660 | Submission Open
Keywords: caffeine; exercise; performance; sports; athletes; supplements; mental health; nutrigenetics; polymorphism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutrient Digestion, Absorption, Energy Transformation, and Metabolism (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6916 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrient digestion; absorption; energy metabolism; malnutrition; metabolic disorders; gut microbiota; food additives; food processing; probiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutraceuticals’ Role in Promoting Human Health and Well-Being: An Evidence-Based Perspective submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5911 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutraceuticals; botanicals; medicinal foods; human health; well-being; oxidative stress; inflammation; healthy ageing; public health; chronic disease management; precision nutrition; integrative medicine; complementary therapies; evidence-based medicine; preventive medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Diet and Nutrition: Metabolic Diseases---2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5522 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; overweight; metabolic syndrome; prediabetes; diabetes; bariatric surgery; dyslipidemia; eating behavior; non-alcoholic fatty liver; phenylketonuria; maple syrup urine disease; glucose-galactose malabsorption; homocystinuria; urea cycle disorder
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Healthy Nutrition as the Key Reference in Special Diets, Quality of Life, and Sustainability—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4809 | Submission Open
Keywords: special diets; gluten-free diets; dairy-free diets; salt restriction; sugar restriction; vegetarianism; dietary restrictions; quality of life; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Factors and Interventions for Cognitive Neuroscience
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2690 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroimaging; cognitive decline; cognitive neuroscience; affective neuroscience; neurobiology; memory; neurodegeneration; learning and memory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Mega-Trend: Sustainable Nutrition and Human Health
edited by Magdalena Gibas-Dorna and Ewa Pruszynska-Oszmalek
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2070 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable nutrition; dietary recommendations; nutritional inequality; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Phytonutrients in Diseases of Affluence submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1184 | Submission Open
Keywords: diseases of affluence; anti-inflammatory effect; antioxidant properties; functional foods; innovative plant extract applications; mechanism of action; medicinal plants; phytochemicals; toxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Fueling the Future: Advances in Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes
edited by and Paula C. Pereira
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 987 | Submission Open
Keywords: young athletes; sports nutrition; nutrition education; nutrient requirements; food intake; dietary patterns; youth sports
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Dietary Patterns and Population Health submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 969 | 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)
Mechanisms of Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Outcomes
edited by Nassib B. Bueno, and Ingrid S. V. de Melo
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 930 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra-processed foods; clinical trials; mechanisms; chronic diseases; intervention studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Therapeutic Potential of Dietary Bioactives: From Bioavailability to Chronic Diseases Prevention and Treatment submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 805 | 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)
Nutrition, Diet, and Eating Behaviors in the Prevention and Management of Cancer and Chronic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 582 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; obesity; diabetes; CVD; Alzheimer's disease; vitamins and minerals; antioxidants; macronutrients; dietary pattern; eating timing; food groups; eating behavior; dietary intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutrition, Physical Activity, Frailty, and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: Addressing Age-Related Health
edited by Shuzo Kumagai, and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 528 | 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)
Diet and Nutrition in the Treatment of Epilepsy submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 501 | 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)
Influence of Dietary Patterns and Nutrients Intake on Diabetes in Pregnancy
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 452 | 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)
The Impact of Dietary Nutrients and Dietary Habits on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 397 | 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)
Nutrition and Physical Activity Strategies for Cancer Survivors
edited by and Sonia Ortega-Gómez
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 374 | 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)
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Vitamin D Deficiency
edited by Konstantin Horas
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamin D; hypovitaminosis D; 25 (OH)D; prevalence; risk factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
The Quest for Human Health in the Genomic Era: Nutrigenomics Approaches to Natural Products submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 307 | 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)
Food Insecurity and Nutritional Health Among Older Adults
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: food insecurity; food access; nutrition; health; aging; older adults
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Body Image and Nutritional Status from Childhood to Adulthood submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open
Keywords: body image perception; weight status; body composition; eating disorders; gender; age; ethnicity; lifestyle; anthropometry; physical activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Protein: A Key Component in Diabetes Nutrition
edited by Qingyu Zhao
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 174 | 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)
The Impact of Diet on Blood Lipids and Cardiovascular Outcomes submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 163 | 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)
Therapeutic Opportunities for Food Supplements in Neurodegenerative Disease (2nd Edition) submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorders; neurodegenerative disorders; diet; food; free radicals; anti-oxidants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Nutritional Strategies in Critical Illness and Perioperative Care
edited by and Liliana Mirea
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 110 | 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)
Nutritional Interventions and the Gut–Brain Axis in Autism Spectrum Disorder submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; microbiome; microbiota; gut; gut– brain axis; neurotransmitters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
The Role of Nutritional Interventions and Exercise for Weight Loss
edited by and Nuala M. Byrne
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 92 | 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)
Effects of Dietary Polyphenols on Metabolic Syndrome
edited by Yali Zhang
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 72 | 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)
Nutritional Immunomodulation in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 67 | 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)
Nutritional Strategies for Muscle Damage and Recovery
edited by and Daniel Pérez-Valdecantos
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; nutrition; recovery; muscle damage; skeletal muscle; recovery strategies; dietary supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
From Population to Precision: Nutritional Approaches in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
edited by Marijana Vujkovic and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 55 | 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 Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Its Liver-Associated Complications submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 52 | 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)
Associations Between Eating Patterns and Risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 48 | 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)
The Effects of Vitamins on Maternal and Infant Health
edited by Stefania Triunfo and Umberto O. Simeoni
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 34 | 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
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 21564 | 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 and Thomas Ziegler
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13180 | 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)
Food Fortification and Nutritional Policies
edited by , José Manuel Marugán-de-Miguelsanz and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4794 | 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)
Natural Active Substances and Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1935 | 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)
Probiotics, Postbiotics, Gut Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Health
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1921 | Submission Open
Keywords: postbiotics; gut microbiota; gastrointestinal health; gastrointestinal homeostasis; fermented foods; synthetic biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Nutrition Education in Children
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1543 | 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)
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