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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Vitamin D Deficiency
edited by Konstantin Horas
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamin D; hypovitaminosis D; 25 (OH)D; prevalence; risk factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Protein: A Key Component in Diabetes Nutrition
edited by Qingyu Zhao
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 173 | 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 162 | 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 114 | 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 104 | 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 93 | 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 86 | 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)
Body Image and Nutritional Status from Childhood to Adulthood submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 72 | 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)
Nutritional Immunomodulation in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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)
Effects of Dietary Polyphenols on Metabolic Syndrome
edited by Yali Zhang
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 61 | 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 Strategies for Muscle Damage and Recovery
edited by and Daniel Pérez-Valdecantos
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 60 | 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 51 | 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 47 | 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 44 | 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 32 | 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)
The Quest for Human Health in the Genomic Era: Nutrigenomics Approaches to Natural Products submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 26 | 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)
Ultra-Processed Foods, Dietary Quality and Human Health
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 21116 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12535 | 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 4625 | 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 1803 | 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 1790 | 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 1509 | 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)
Current Insights into Genome-Based Personalized Nutrition Technology
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 965 | 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)
Human Protein Requirements and New Findings Regarding the Factors That Influence Them
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 510 | 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)
Dietary Supplements’ Impact on Sport Performance and Health Outcomes
edited by Mon-Chien Lee and Wen-Ching Huang
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 509 | 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)
Cutting-Edge Technologies to Assess Metabolism Modulated by Nutritional States and Exercise
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 207 | 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)
The Role of Nutrition in Exercise and Sports—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 100 | 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)
Sustainable Eating, Public Health, and Implications for Programs and Policies
edited by , Gülbanu Kaptan and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 79 | 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 Nutritional Interventions in the Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteoarthritis; saturated fat diet; Mediterranean diet; plant extract; herbal extract; isolated natural molecules; synthetic molecules; nanoparticles; inflammatory processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Clinical Relevance of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17487 | 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)
Nutritional Therapy of Intestinal Diseases and Intestinal Microecology
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 15954 | 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)
Health Promotion in School-Aged Children: Lifestyle Factors, Interventions, and Health Outcomes
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5777 | 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)
Diet in the Pathogenesis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
edited by , Andreas Kapsoritakis, and Konstantinos Gkikas
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3622 | 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
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1348 | 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)
Relationship Between Sleep Quality, Diet Quality and Non-Communicable Diseases submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 377 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrients; food groups; dietary patterns; sleep quality; sleep duration; eating behavior; obesity; cardiovascular disease; diabetes; cancer; non-communicable diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Chronic Inflammation
edited by Chishimba Nathan Mowa
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic inflammation; diet; nutrition; anti-inflammation; phytochemicals; moringa; pathogenesis; mechanism; pathways
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutritional Strategy for Women’s Muscular and Skeletal Health
edited by Maria Grazia Tarsitano and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 104 | 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)
Nutrigenomics for Preventing Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Endocrine Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; metabolic syndrome; genetics; nutrition; nutrigenomics; microbiome; genes; diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Effects of Probiotics and Prebiotics on Gut–Brain Axis 
edited by Letizia Paladino and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut– brain axis; probiotics; prebiotics; microbiota; neuroinflammation; cognitive function; depression; dietary interventions; psychobiotics; brain health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Neuro-Nutrition and Brain Health: Role of Diet, Metabolism and Bioactive Molecules
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuro-nutrition; brain health; diet; metabolism; bioactive molecules; neuroendocrinology; behaviors  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Nutrient Interaction, Metabolic Adaptation and Healthy Aging
edited by Zhenwu Huang and Shunming Zhang
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrients; healthy aging; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms; metabolic reprogramming; interaction; intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Strategies and Metabolic Support in Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: perioperative nutrition; intensive care nutrition; medical nutrition therapy; malnutrition; metabolic optimization; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; immunonutrition; micronutrient supplementation; prehabilitation; personalized nutrition; critical illness metabolism; nutritional screening; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS); goal-directed therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Diet and Nutrition in Bariatric Interventions
edited by , Ramos Almino and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: bariatric surgery; nutritional management; obesity-related comorbidities; micronutrient deficiencies; postoperative care; lifestyle interventions; metabolic health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Nutrition and Exercise Synergy in Non-Communicable Diseases submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 66 | 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)
Nutritional Strategies for Promoting Arterial Health and Cardiovascular Prevention submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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)
Harnessing Nature’s Power: Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatory Natural Compounds in Health and Disease
edited by Hua Liu and Anita A. Panjwani
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; inflammation; phytochemicals; nutrition; metabolic disease; cancer; neurodegerative disorders; neurodevelopmental disorders; psychiatric disorders; molecular mechanisms; immune modulation; gut microbiota
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Epidemiological Studies of Nutrition and Healthy Ageing
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition status; diet; dietary pattern; nutritional components; nutrition care; nutrition intervention; functional disability; physical function; frailty; dementia; cognitive impairment; disability-free survival; healthy ageing; cohort study; longitudinal study; interventional study; mendelian randomization; registry data; clinical record
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Bioactive Components and Lipid Metabolic Diseases: A Comprehensive Exploration
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 59 | 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)
The Ketogenic Diet: Biochemical Mechanisms and Clinical Applications submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 57 | 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)
Effects of Genetic, Nutritional and Inflammatory Factors in Gastrointestinal Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; gastrointestinal cancer; polyphenol; fibers; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
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