Nutrients

Nutrition and Infant Colic

edited by Jenifer R. Lightdale

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: infantile colic; disorder of gut– brain interaction (DGBI); gut– brain axis; functional gastrointestinal disorders; infant nutrition; gastroesophageal reflux; food hypersensitivity; gut microbiome; early life nutrition; maternal diet; breast milk composition; formula feeding; infant fussiness; crying and irritability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Dietary Patterns and Lifestyle in Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Prevention

edited by Evangelia Damigou and

Michael Georgoulis

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary patterns; lifestyles; prevention; cardiovascular disease risk; preventive cardiology; diet; nutrition

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

The Role of the Gut Microbiota in the Immune System and Metabolic Health

edited by Jerome Bellenger

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; metabolic health; obesity; insulin resistance; immune disorders; short-chain fatty acids; probiotics and prebiotics; dietary interventions

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

Effects of Nutrition and Sleep on Sports Performance in Young Adults

edited by

Andrew Jagim

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; dietary supplements; nutrients; energy; sleep; sleep duration; sleep quality; recovery; performance; athlete; readiness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Prenatal Nutrition: Essentials for a Healthy Pregnancy

edited by

Serdar H. Ural

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; prenatal; diet; pregnancy; fetus; hydration; health; development

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

Nutritional and Behavioral Determinants of Metabolic Health in Rheumatic Diseases

edited by Maura Daly Iversen

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional determinants; behavioral factors; metabolic health; rheumatic diseases; comorbidities; inflammation; dietary patterns; physical activity; lifestyle interventions; chronic stress; quality of life; integrative approaches; social determinants of health; food insecurity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Dietary Therapy Targeting Complications in Type 2 Diabetes

edited by

Manuela Meireles

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: type 2 diabetes; dietary therapy; diabetes complications; nutrition; functional foods; bioactive compounds; insulin resistance; glycemic control; clinical nutrition; nutritional interventions; metabolic health; metabolic syndrome

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

Physicochemical Properties of Food and the Regulation of Satiety and Energy Balance: Mechanisms and Implications for Human Nutrition

edited by Magdalena Skotnicka

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: satiety regulation; energy balance; hunger; physicochemical food properties; food structure; digestive kinetics; energy density; appetite control; functional foods; metabolic responses

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

Protein and Amino Acid Intake on Skeletal Muscle Metabolism

edited by

Emilia Manole

and

Gisela Gaina

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscle essential amino acids; muscle proteins; muscle metabolism; muscle atrophy; muscle cachexia; sarcopenia; muscle training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)

Nutrition for the Prevention and Control of Chronic Degenerative Diseases

edited by

Laura Di Renzo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 32967 | Submission Open

Keywords: COVID-19; chronic degenerative diseases; immunonutrition; vitamin and minerals; probiotic and prebiotic; anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds; nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics; obesity; nutraceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Dietary Patterns and Population Health

edited by

Vicente Mustieles

,

Alejandro Oncina-Cánovas

,

Luis Cabañas-Alite

and Iris Comino-Comino

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8331 | 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)

Nutrition and Brain Health Across the Lifespan: Insights into Mental, Cognitive, and Sleep Outcomes in Health and Disease

edited by

Piril Hepsomali

and Adele Costabile

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8073 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional psychiatry and neuroscience; gut microbiome; oral microbiome; gut– brain axis; systemic and neuroinflammation; cognitive function; mental health; sleep and circadian rhythms; cognitive development; infant and child brain health; adolescent mental health; aging and cognitive decline; psychobiotics; functional foods; nutrition; diet; brain imaging; neurotransmitters; non-communicable diseases; metabolic disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)

The Implications of Celiac Disease and the GFD on Health Outcomes

edited by Anne Roland Lee, Suneeta Krishnareddy and Stephanie M. Moleski

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7845 | Submission Open

Keywords: celiac disease; gluten-free diet; gut health; diet and microbiome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Current Insights into Genome-Based Personalized Nutrition Technology

edited by

George Dedoussis

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7812 | 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)

Exploring the Role of Bioactive Compounds in Immunonutrition

edited by

Ewa Piątkowska

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7059 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; plant origin food; antioxidants; human health; non-communicable diseases

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

Dietary Therapies in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

edited by

Bodil Ohlsson

and Per Hellström

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3200 | Submission Open

Keywords: IBS and diet; IBS and malnutrition; IBS and overweight; IBS and metabolism; RCT in IBS; systemic reviews in IBS

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

Nutrition and Health Outcomes in Older People Eligible for Rehabilitation

edited by

Satoru Ebihara

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3045 | Submission Open

Keywords: malnutrition; dysphagia; appetite; taste; frailty; sarcopenia; physical function; physical activity; prognosis; event-free survival; ADL; QoL; nursing home; caregivers; end-of-life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Dietary Modulation in Headache and Migraine

edited by

Cinzia E. Cavestro

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2387 | Submission Open

Keywords: migraine; headache disorders; dietary interventions; metabolic regulation; neuroinflammation; diet– brain interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Perioperative Nutritional Intervention: Its Scope and Influence

edited by

Łukasz Krzych

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2092 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; malnutrition; preoperative preparation; preoperative screening; nutritional support; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; epidemiology; postoperative complications; prognosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Featured Papers on Dietary Carbohydrates and Human Health

edited by

Juan Carlos Laguna

, Nuria Roglans and

Marta Alegret

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1735 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbohydrate quality; cardiometabolic risk; simple sugars; functional carbohydrates; glycaemic index; glycaemic load; carbohydrate-restricted diet

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)

The Role of Nutritional Supplements in Cancer Prevention and Treatment

edited by

Luisa Cimmino

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1396 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; vitamins; essential micronutrients; polyphenols; amino acids; fatty acids; malnutrition and malabsorption; gut microbiome; pre- and probiotics; inflammation; epigenetic and transcriptional modulation; immune cell modulation; methylation; methionine restriction; dietary interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Plant-Forward Dietary Approaches Among Populations at High Risk of Metabolic Disease

edited by

Jeannette M. Beasley

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1128 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-forward diets; cardiometabolic risk; metabolic disease prevention; health disparities; racial and ethnic minority populations; dietary patterns; plant-based nutrition; cultural foodways; insulin resistance; obesity and metabolic health; cardiovascular risk factors; nutritional equity; phytochemicals; social determinants of health; translational nutrition research

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

Polyphenols in Neurological Health: Exploring Prevention, Management and Mechanistic Insights

edited by Cong Lu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1102 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenolic compounds; mechanism of action; dose– response relationship; structure– activity relationship; key signaling pathways; depression; anxiety; cognitive dysfunction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)

Polyphenols and the Microbiota–Host Axis: Mechanisms of Inflammation Modulation and Cellular Protection

edited by

Pasquale Perrone

and Laura Mosca

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1039 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary polyphenols; inflammation modulation; cellular protection; gut microbiota; anti-inflammatory effects; oxidative stress defense; microbiota-derived metabolites; chronic disease prevention; molecular mechanisms; nutritional; bioactive compounds; polyphenol bioavailability; host-microbiota interactions

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

Diet, Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

edited by

Lorena A. Filip

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 812 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; metabolic syndrome; nutrition; type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular disease; dietary patterns; dietary interventions; functional foods; bioactive compounds

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

Prebiotics, Probiotics and Synbiotics in Child Development

edited by

Stephen J. Allen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 532 | Submission Open

Keywords: prebiotic; probiotic; synbiotic; child development; gut microbiome; gut– brain axis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Dietary Contaminants and Their Role in Obesity-Related Metabolic Disorders: From Mechanisms to Prevention

edited by

Antoni Sureda

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary contaminants; obesity; metabolic disorders; endocrine-disrupting chemicals; neurocognitive effects; exposome analysis; risk assessment; emerging pollutants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)

Diet, Micronutrient Deficiencies, Nutritional Intervention, and Celiac Disease

edited by

Roberta Elisa Rossi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: celiac disease; gluten-free diet; nutrition; diet; micronutrient deficiencies; nutritional interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Dietary Nutrient Intake and Disordered Sleep

edited by

Georgia Trakada

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep quality; sleep duration; sleep– wake cycle; diet; mediterranean; vegetarian; vegan; meal time

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

Diet and Oral Health (2nd Edition)

edited by

Alessandro Chiesa

and

Luigi Generali

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental caries; oral microbiome; dietary patterns; eating behavior disorders; periodontal inflammation; neuromuscular function; food consistency; erosive tooth wear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Dietary Patterns and Lifestyle Interventions in Diabetes and Its Complications: From Prevention to Cardiovascular Protection

edited by Gabriela Radulian and

Viviana Elian

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: lifestyle intervention; mediterranean diet; diabetes prevention; cardiovascular risk reduction; dietary patterns

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

Nutritional Strategies in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome (2nd Edition)

edited by

Weicai Zeng

and

Tao Tong

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23849 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary intervention; phytochemical; plant polyphenols; tea polyphenols; nutraceutical; prebiotics/probiotics; metabolic syndrome; high-fat diet; obesity; type 2 diabetes; diabetic nephropathy; diabetic cardiomyopathy; nonalcoholic steatohepatitis; skeletal muscle atrophy; sarcopenia

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

Maternal Diet, Epigenetic Mechanisms and Metabolic Programming

edited by

Nafisa M. Jadavji

and John Krzeczkowski

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17140 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal diet; epigenetic mechanisms; metabolic programming; offspring’ s health; folate; neurological diseases; neurodevelopmental disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)

Botanicals and Nutritional Approaches in Metabolic Disorders

edited by

Monika Grabia-Lis

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12101 | Submission Open

Keywords: botanicals; supplements; bioactive compounds; functional foods; metabolic disorders; metabolic syndrome; dietary interventions; nutritional strategies; plant-based nutrition

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

Lipid Metabolism and Nutritional Status in Patients Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)

edited by

Toshihiro Sakurai

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5337 | Submission Open

Keywords: MASLD; MASH; fibrosis; lipoprotein; oxidized lipoproteins; hydroperoxide; nutrition; prevention; treatment; biomarker

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

Micronutrients and Bioactive Molecules: Their Development, Interaction, and Impact on Human Health—2nd Edition

edited by

Jiaqiang Huang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4571 | Submission Open

Keywords: micronutrients; bioactive molecules; selenium-rich products; polysaccharides; polyphenols; nutrient interactions; health promotion; disease prevention

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

The Impact of Perinatal Nutrition on the Health and Development of the Infant

edited by

Ying Jin

and

Louise Brough

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4143 | Submission Open

Keywords: perinatal nutrition; pregnancy; breastfeeding; postpartum; infant feeding; infant growth; neurodevelopment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Sleep and Diet: Exploring Interactive Associations on Human Health—2nd Edition

edited by

Egeria Scoditti

, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi and

Sergio Garbarino

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4071 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep; sleep disorders; sleep health; circadian sleep– wake cycle; metabolism; diet; nutrients; nutritional epidemiology; personalized and precision nutrition; eating disorders; health; well-being; mental health

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

Changes in Diet, Physical Activity, and Anthropometric Parameters During Aging: What to Focus On?

edited by Renata Moraes Bielemann and Eleonora D'Orsi

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3117 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; diet; nutrition; body composition; older adults; aging; anthropometric parameters; sarcopenia; malnutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Gluten-Free Diet and Supportive Nutrition Care Plans

edited by

Meropi Kontogianni

and Eirini Bathrellou

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2937 | Submission Open

Keywords: celiac disease; gluten-free diet; gluten-free products; dietary adherence; nutritional value; gluten tolerance; gluten cross-contamination; nutrition interventions; nutritional supplements; probiotics; health promotion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Integrated Approach to Oral Health, Rehabilitation and Nutrition

edited by

Mitsuyoshi Yoshida

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2344 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; oral frailty; oral hypofunction; rehabilitation; nutrition; diet

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

Gut Microbiota and Obesity: Nutritional Regulation, Metabolic Mechanisms

edited by

Jose M. Miranda

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2002 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; prebiotic; probiotic; symbiotic; postbiotic; metabolic diseases; gut virome; gut mycobione; bioactive compounds; gut metabolites

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

Innovations in Neonatal and Early Childhood Nutrition

edited by Alyssa Tindall and Rosara Bass

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1955 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal nutrition; neonatal growth; childhood nutrition; child dietary patterns; child diet quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Dietary Patterns, Food Choices, and Health Risk

edited by Orouba Almilaji and

Fotini Tsofliou

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1727 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary patterns; mediterranean diet; DASH diet; plant-based diet; western diet; vitamin and mineral deficiencies; chronic disease; mental health; nutritional epidemiology

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

Lipid Metabolism in Nutrition and Disease: Mechanistic Foundations, Dietary Interventions, and Lipid-Based Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Rom Keshet

,

Alicia I. Leikin-Frenkel

,

Aviv Shaish

and Ayelet Harari

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1489 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid metabolism; nutritional lipidology; fatty acid oxidation; lipid homeostasis; dietary lipids; cholesterol metabolism; adipose tissue biology; lipid signaling; metabolic syndrome; nutritional intervention; triglyceride metabolism; lipoprotein metabolism; obesity-related lipid dysregulation; phytosterols; lipid-mediated inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)

Innovative Methodologies in Dietary Monitoring and Interventions: Technological Perspectives

edited by Yingnan Jia and

Qiang Peng

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1367 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary monitoring; eating behaviors; personalized nutrition; nutritional assessment; precision nutrition; advanced technology; artificial intelligence; machine learning; wearable sensors; image recognition; digital interventions

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

Nutritional Policies to Improve Child and Adolescent Health

edited by

Antonis Zampelas

,

Kalliopi Karatzi

and

Sotiria Kotopoulou

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 967 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional policies; children; adolescents; health; dietary habits

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

Oral Health, Nutrition, and Frailty in Older Adults: Interconnections, Impacts, and Interventions

edited by

Luciano Maia Alves Ferreira

,

João Botelho

and

Ines Caetano Santos

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 554 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; nutrition; frailty; older adults; interconnections; health impacts; nutritional interventions; geriatric care; oral-nutrition interactions; frailty prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Approaches for Chronic Disease Prevention and Care: From Individuals to Populations

edited by Zsuzsanna Németh

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 479 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic diseases; dietary interventions; complementary nutritional therapy; health outcomes; dietary patterns; mechanisms; dietary assessment; inflammation

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

Whole Foods and Supplements in Sports Nutrition: A Food-First, Not Food-Only Perspective

edited by

Mojtaba Kaviani

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open

Keywords: endurance; metabolism; bioavailability; macronutrients; adaptation; hydration; synergy; energy avialibility; muscle synthesis; ergogenic aids

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

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