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Nutritional Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Its Liver-Associated Complications submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2075 | 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)
Therapeutic Opportunities for Food Supplements in Neurodegenerative Disease (2nd Edition) submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2029 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorders; neurodegenerative disorders; diet; food; free radicals; anti-oxidants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Therapeutic Potential of Dietary Bioactives: From Bioavailability to Chronic Diseases Prevention and Treatment submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1522 | 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)
The Impact of Diet on Blood Lipids and Cardiovascular Outcomes submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1367 | 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)
The Impact of Dietary Nutrients and Dietary Habits on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
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submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1137 | 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)
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Vitamin D Deficiency
edited by Konstantin Horas
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1135 | 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 1076 | 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)
Nutritional Interventions and the Gut–Brain Axis in Autism Spectrum Disorder submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 727 | Submission Open
Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; microbiome; microbiota; gut; gut– brain axis; neurotransmitters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Diet and Nutrition in the Treatment of Epilepsy submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 676 | 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)
Food Insecurity and Nutritional Health Among Older Adults
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submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 534 | Submission Open
Keywords: food insecurity; food access; nutrition; health; aging; older adults
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Influence of Dietary Patterns and Nutrients Intake on Diabetes in Pregnancy
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submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 517 | 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)
Effects of Dietary Polyphenols on Metabolic Syndrome
edited by Yali Zhang
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 461 | 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)
Nutrition and Physical Activity Strategies for Cancer Survivors
edited by and Sonia Ortega-Gómez
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 456 | 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)
Nutritional Strategies for Muscle Damage and Recovery
edited by and Daniel Pérez-Valdecantos
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; nutrition; recovery; muscle damage; skeletal muscle; recovery strategies; dietary supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
The Role of Nutritional Interventions and Exercise for Weight Loss
edited by and Nuala M. Byrne
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 241 | 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)
Protein: A Key Component in Diabetes Nutrition
edited by Qingyu Zhao
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 234 | 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)
Nutritional Strategies in Critical Illness and Perioperative Care
edited by and Liliana Mirea
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 206 | 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)
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 178 | 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 Immunomodulation in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 176 | 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)
Associations Between Eating Patterns and Risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
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submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 147 | 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 132 | 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
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submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 34842 | 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 25639 | 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)
Alcohol Consumption and Human Health submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 24103 | Submission Open
Keywords: alcohol consumption; health effects; population-based studies; cohort-based studies; alcohol– nutrient interactions; diet quality; energy consumption; eating habits; metabolic disorders; adults; older adults; sex/gender; epidemiology; risk factors; prevention; policy
(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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12572 | 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)
Probiotics, Postbiotics, Gut Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Health
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submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8350 | Submission Open
Keywords: postbiotics; gut microbiota; gastrointestinal health; gastrointestinal homeostasis; fermented foods; synthetic biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Human Protein Requirements and New Findings Regarding the Factors That Influence Them
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submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4411 | 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)
Natural Active Substances and Cancer
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submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3002 | 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)
Current Insights into Genome-Based Personalized Nutrition Technology
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submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2790 | 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)
Nutrition Education in Children
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submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2708 | 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)
Cutting-Edge Technologies to Assess Metabolism Modulated by Nutritional States and Exercise
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submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2646 | 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)
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 1641 | 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)
Sustainable Eating, Public Health, and Implications for Programs and Policies
edited by , Gülbanu Kaptan and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 836 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 814 | 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)
The Role of Nutrition in Exercise and Sports—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 211 | 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)
Clinical Relevance of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 29755 | 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
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submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 29627 | 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
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submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11361 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10804 | 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)
The Ketogenic Diet: Biochemical Mechanisms and Clinical Applications submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9956 | 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)
Exploring the Lifespan Dynamics of Oral–Gut Microbiota Interactions
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submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8216 | 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)
Neuro-Nutrition and Brain Health: Role of Diet, Metabolism and Bioactive Molecules
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submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2847 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuro-nutrition; brain health; diet; metabolism; bioactive molecules; neuroendocrinology; behaviors  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Nutritional Strategies for Promoting Arterial Health and Cardiovascular Prevention submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2832 | 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)
Nutritional Bioactive Components and Lipid Metabolic Diseases: A Comprehensive Exploration
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submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2646 | 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)
Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Chronic Inflammation
edited by Chishimba Nathan Mowa
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2125 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic inflammation; diet; nutrition; anti-inflammation; phytochemicals; moringa; pathogenesis; mechanism; pathways
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutrigenomics for Preventing Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Endocrine Disorders
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submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1159 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; metabolic syndrome; genetics; nutrition; nutrigenomics; microbiome; genes; diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Nutritional Strategy for Women’s Muscular and Skeletal Health
edited by Maria Grazia Tarsitano and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1143 | 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)
Nutrient Interaction, Metabolic Adaptation and Healthy Aging
edited by Zhenwu Huang and Shunming Zhang
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 897 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrients; healthy aging; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms; metabolic reprogramming; interaction; intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
The Role of Nutrients in Obesity and Related Metabolic Diseases: A Focus on Adipose Tissue
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submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 880 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; adipose tissue; nutrients; metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; inflammation; dietary intervention; circadian rhythms; energy metabolism; nutritional biochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Relationship Between Sleep Quality, Diet Quality and Non-Communicable Diseases submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 530 | 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)
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