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Nutrients publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Innovations in Neonatal and Early Childhood Nutrition
edited by Alyssa Tindall and Rosara Bass
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1944 | 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
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1721 | 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 , , and Ayelet Harari
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1481 | 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
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1354 | 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 submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 956 | 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 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 476 | 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
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)
Nutritional Intake and Dietary Intervention for Patients with Kidney Disease
edited by and Anibal Ferreira
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 410 | Submission Open
Keywords: renal disease; dietary intake; nutritional intervention; chronic kidney disease; dialysis; body composition; microbiota; digital monitoring tools; dietary patterns; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Factors Contributing to Prevention of NEC and Nutritional Requirements with a Diagnosis of NEC submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open
Keywords: necrotizing enterocolitis; preterm infant; very low birth weight infant; growth; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
The Role of Functional Food Intake in Chronic Disease Prevention
edited by Yinhua Zhu and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; chronic diseases; disease prevention; bioactive components; mechanisms of action; dietary strategies; intervention targets; clinical evidence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
The Nutritional Value of Legumes and Implications for Human Health
edited by Dianzhi Hou
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open
Keywords: legumes; proteins; peptides; polyphenols; polysaccharides; in vitro and in vivo biological activity; metabolic diseases; gut health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Neurodevelopment, Oxidative Stress and Nutrition in Perinatal Period
edited by , and Virginia Beretta
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodevelopment; oxidative stress; neonatal health; maternal nutrition; perinatal period; breastfeeding; nutrition; metabolic diseases; chronic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Natural Bioactives for a Healthy and Sustainable Diet submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; functional foods; nutritional biochemistry; health-promoting natural products; human nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
The Role of Plant Extracts in Pain Management
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extracts; bioactive compounds; chronic pain; analgesic strategies; multifactorial mechanisms; pain modulation; inflammation; oxidative stress; neuromodulation; pharmacological targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Sport and Nutrition: Promoting Healthy Minds and Academic Achievement
edited by , and Maria Giovanna Tafuri
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; physical activity; sport participation; educational success; cognitive development; health promotion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Plant-Derived Bioactive Polyphenols, Polysaccharides, Proteins, and Peptides, and Their Health Benefits—2nd Edition
edited by Dianzhi Hou
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyphenols; polysaccharides; proteins; peptides; functional foods; nutraceuticals; biological activity; gut microbiome; metabolome; metabolic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutritional Strategies for High-Risk Neonates: Interventions and Feeding Practices
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-risk neonates; preterm infants; neonatal nutrition; enteral feeding; human milk fortification; necrotising enterocolitis; microbiome; nutritional interventions; growth and development; precision nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Intervention, Prevention, Diagnosis and New Treatments for Food Allergies
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open
Keywords: allergens; allergies; atopy; food allergies; food allergens; food hypersensitivity; anaphylaxis; gastrointestinal food hypersensitivity; oral tolerance; skin prick test; specific serum ige; component-resolved diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
The Role of Functional Foods in Anti-Aging
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional food; nutrition; anti-aging; sirtuin; longevity; exosome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Personalized Nutrition for the Preterm Infant
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: preterm infants; personalized nutrition; extrauterine growth restriction; neurocognitive outcomes; parenteral and enteral nutrition; clinical practice; feeding strategy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Micronutrients in Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms, Epidemiological Evidence, and Clinical Applications
edited by Rozangela Curi Pedrosa and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open
Keywords: micronutrients and cancer; molecular mechanisms; epidemiology; clinical nutrition; nutrient– drug interactions; nutritional biomarkers; dietary supplements; oncology; personalized nutrition; micronutrient deficiencies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Nutritional Epigenetics in Healthy Aging and Longevity
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; longevity; epigenetics; dietary restriction; model organism; mechanistic analysis; cohort study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Bridging the Gap: Integrating Nutrition Policy and Dietary Strategy for Disease Prevention and Treatment
edited by , Karen M Davison, and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; health education; government policy; disease prevention; nutrition; diet and risk of disease; food taxes; food subsidies; food marketing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Nutritional Strategy for Women’s Muscular and Skeletal Health submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 17740 | 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)
The Role of Vitamin D in Endocrine Diseases: Pathophysiology and Treatment
edited by , Umberto Goglia and Laura Gianotti
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4525 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; vitamin D; hormone; endocrine conditions; metabolism; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); diabetes; obesity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
The Role of Diet and Medication in Shaping Gut Microbiota in Disease
edited by Hengameh Chloe Mirsepasi-Lauridsen
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 27950 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; medication; antibiotics; diet; disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Food First: A New Perspective on Sports Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 24710 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports nutrition; food first; whole foods; supplementation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutritional Approaches in Autism and Related Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8939 | Submission Open
Keywords: autism; folate; leucovorin; folate receptor autoantibody; cerebral folate deficiency; oxidative stress; neurodevelopment; microbiome; vitamin B9; social communication; maternal immune activation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Body Image and Nutritional Status from Childhood to Adulthood submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8413 | 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 Strategies for Addressing Physical Frailty and Age-Related Muscle Loss submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4605 | Submission Open
Keywords: frailty and pre-frailty; muscle loss; sarcopenia; nutrition; nutritional management; dietary supplements; older adults
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
The Role of Nutritional Interventions and Exercise for Weight Loss
edited by and Nuala M. Byrne
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3030 | 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)
The Role of Nutrients in Obesity and Related Metabolic Diseases: A Focus on Adipose Tissue
edited by
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2956 | 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)
Exploring the Nutrient Sensing Mechanisms and Metabolic Regulatory Networks of Metabolic Diseases
edited by Caroline Geisler
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2899 | Submission Open
Keywords: glucose; lipids; ketones; bile acids; nutrient state; energy balance; metabolic disease; fuel homeostasis; obesity; fasting; liver; vagal nerve; brain– body/body– brain communication; hypothalamus; dorsal vagal complex
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Hydration and Nutrition Status in Human Health
edited by Lisa T. Jansen and
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2277 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydration status; nutritional assessment; health; human performance; hydration intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
The Impact of Diet on Blood Lipids and Cardiovascular Outcomes submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2226 | 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)
Harnessing Nature’s Power: Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatory Natural Compounds in Health and Disease
edited by Hua Liu and Anita A. Panjwani
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2163 | 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)
Associations of Diet and Body Composition with the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
edited by
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1808 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary intake; macronutrients; micronutrients; obesity; body composition; dietary patterns; cardiovascular disease (CVD)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Modern Trends in Nutrition of Animal Products
edited by
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1472 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrient absorption; ethical aspects of nutrition; bioactive compounds; milk and dairy products; meat and meat products; fish and seafood; alternative protein sources; new foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Dietary Intake and Health Throughout the Lifecourse submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1253 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary intake/pattern; healthy diet; diet quality scores; children; adolescents; adults; older adults; nutritional education; lifecycle; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Plant-Based Dietary Patterns for Healthy Aging and Age-Related Outcomes submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1066 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based diets; sustainable diets; cardiometabolic health; healthy aging; nutritional status; physical functioning; cognitive function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Alternative Protein Sources: Nutritional Evaluation and Consumer Preferences submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1047 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative proteins; nutritional benefits; plant-based proteins; insect-based proteins; cultivated meat; microbial proteins; biotechnological innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Precision Nutrition in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 682 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; diet; autoimmune diseases; allergy; chronic inflammation; omics; pathophysiology; minerals; trace elements; selenium; iodine; zinc
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutritional Strategies in Critical Illness and Perioperative Care
edited by and Liliana Mirea
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 449 | 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)
Lifestyle Interventions for Diabetes in Physical Activity and Beyond submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; physical activity; nutrition; weight loss; sleep optimization; stress management; psychosocial support; microbiota; fasting; dietary patterns; dietary intervention; dietary biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Dietary Nutrient Interactions and Immune System Regulation
edited by Yaozhong Hu
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutrient; probiotics; prebiotics; immunity; intervention; chronic diseases; metabolite
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Policy and Consumer Behavior: Measuring the Shift Toward Sustainable Eating submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable eating; consumer behavior; food policy; food choice; ultra-processed foods; plant-based diets; food systems; public health nutrition; sustainability transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Nutritional Strategies for Age-Related Health: Mechanisms and Physiological Regulation
edited by , and
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; age-related diseases; functional food; bioactive compound; dietary management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Diet in the Pathogenesis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
edited by , Andreas Kapsoritakis, and Konstantinos Gkikas
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18661 | 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)
Effects of Diets and Nutrients on Immunity
edited by Duan Ni and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 13567 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutrition; nutrient; food; immunity; immune regulation; metabolism; immunometabolism; metabolic reprogramming; gut microbiota; non-communicable disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
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