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Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Antioxidant-Rich Natural Food submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3448 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; chronic inflammation; cancer prevention; bioactive compounds; oxidative stress; anti-inflammatory foods; preventive nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Health Significance of Insufficient Dietary Choline During the Human Lifecycle
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submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3417 | Submission Open
Keywords: pregnancy; preterm infants; fetal development; cystic fibrosis; short bowel disease; genetic variability; choline deficiency; hepatosteatosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Interconnected Pathways: The Associations of Insufficient Physical Activity and Unhealthy Diet with Students' Cardiometabolic and Mental Health Outcomes submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2897 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; physical fitness; nutrition; dietary habit; cardiometabolic health; cardiovascular risk; obesity; metabolic syndrome; mental health; depression; anxiety; cognitive function; academic achievement; epidemiological studies; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
The Impact of Human Milk’s Structure–Function on Early Human Health and Lifespan
edited by Ilaria Farella and
submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2563 | Submission Open
Keywords: human milk composition; breastfeeding; bioactive molecules; structural properties of human milk; milk oligosaccharides; neonatal immune development; gut microbiota and breastfeeding; nutritional programming; developmental origins of health and disease; early-life nutrition; long-term health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Modulation in Aging and Metabolic Syndrome: Combating Obesity, Vascular Disease and Frailty
edited by , Maik Gollasch, Carla Jeane Aguiar and Daniele Teixeira Alves
submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2550 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; physical exercise; life qualit; obesity; dyslipidemia; aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Microbiota as Modulators of Immunometabolism
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submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota-influenced immune function and metabolism; inflammation; metabolic diseases; health outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Sex Differences in Energy Metabolism and Nutritional Requirements in Exercise and Sport submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: sex differences; energy metabolism; nutritional requirements; dietary supplements; sports performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutrient-Driven Modulation of the Gut Virome and Bacteriome: Implications for Brain Aging and Neurodegeneration
edited by and Marta Balietti
submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut virome; gut bacteriome; brain aging; neurodegeneration; age-related dementia; dietary modulation; microbiota– gut– brain axis; neuroinflammation; nutrients; metagenomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Fermented Foods and Health Modulation
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submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1661 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermented foods; health modulation; gut microbiome; bioactive components; bioactive peptides; short-chain fatty acids; probiotics; chronic diseases; type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular disease; obesity; intestinal disorders; inflammatory bowel disease; irritable bowel syndrome; hyperuricemia; gout; neurological conditions; anxiety; depression; dermatological issues; atopic dermatitis; oral health; immune-related disorders; gastrointestinal barrier integrity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
The Role of Different Dietary Patterns on Anxiety and Depression submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13734 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet quality; depression; anxiety; gut– brain axis; dietary fiber
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Advances in Nutrition and Dietetics in Gastroenterology submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11903 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; management; metabolic fatty liver disease; cancer; gut microbiota; clinical symptoms; quality of life; body composition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Recent Advances in Dietary Polysaccharides for Human Health and Diseases submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8108 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive carbohydrates; dietary fiber; non-starch polysaccharides; prebiotic polysaccharides; resistant starch; starch; chronic diseases; gut health; gut microbiome; physiological functions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
edited by Rosario Alonso-Domínguez and Teresa Vicente-García
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8047 | Submission Open
Keywords: aged; geriatric assessment; nutritional status; nutrition disorders/diagnosis; nutrition disorders/prevention and control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Hydration Status in Athletes
edited by Brendon P. McDermott
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5588 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydration assessment; hyponatremia; fluid overload; sweat rate; dehydration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Integration of Nutritional and Psychological Interventions in the Management of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Other Eating Disorders submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5566 | Submission Open
Keywords: anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; binge-eating disorder; eating disorder; treatment; nutritional intervention; diet; psychotherapy; cognitive behavior therapy; family therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Time-Restricted Eating, Circadian Rhythms, and Cardiometabolic Risk
edited by and Krista Varady
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4255 | Submission Open
Keywords: time-restricted eating; circadian rhythms; obesity; cardiometabolic risk; intermittent fasting; chrononutrition; metabolic syndrome; type 2 diabetes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Effects of Diet During Breastfeeding on Infants
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submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3320 | Submission Open
Keywords: breastfeeding; post-partum; nutritional profile; neonate; microbiota; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Insights and Challenges in Gastrointestinal Diseases
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submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1977 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal diseases; malabsorption; gut microbiome; inflammation; co-morbidities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Recommendations for Clinical Patients After Diagnosis
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submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1432 | Submission Open
Keywords: food; diet; clinical nutrition; malnutrition; comprehensive nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
The Role of Berry Phytochemicals in Treating Obesity, Inflammation and Associated Comorbidities submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1405 | Submission Open
Keywords: berry fruits; phytochemicals; obesity; anti-inflammatory effects; antioxidant activity; cardiovascular disease; metabolic disorders; diabetes; neurodegenerative diseases; cytokines; chemokines; adipokines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Nutritional Intervention and Clinical Management for Musculoskeletal Diseases
edited by Ioannis Kanakis and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1263 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteoporosis; osteoarthritis; sarcopenia; nutrients; clinical management; dietary interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Understanding the Metabolic Disease Landscape — Diet or Genes or Both? submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 684 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; obesity; metabolic syndrome; metabolic bone disease; diet-related diseases; genetic risk; genotyping; autophagy; nutrigenomics; next-generation sequencing; oxidative stress; microbiome; nutrients; personalized treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Nutrition and Aging Addressing Specific Issues for Optimal Prevention, Screening, and Care in Older Adults
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submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 479 | Submission Open
Keywords: older adults; preventive nutrition; nutritional screening; geriatric care; optimal nutrition for seniors; chronic disease prevention; nutritional assessment; dietary interventions; geriatric nutrition; nursing home
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Approaches in Autoimmune Diseases and Patient Outcomes
edited by Blanca Rueda-Medina and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: autoimmune diseases; nutrition; dietary interventions; inflammation; immune modulation; gut microbiota; micronutrients; personalized nutrition; chronic disease management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Perinatal Nutrition, Mental Health, and Offspring Growth and Development
edited by Garumma Feyissa
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: perinatal depression; perinatal mental health; gestational diabetes; perinatal nutritional status; food security; substance use; nutritional supplementation; birth weight; birth outcomes; perinatal metabolism; infant and child growth; child feeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Advances in Sweeteners and Human Health: Metabolic, Molecular, and Epidemiological Perspectives on Safety, Efficacy, and Public Health Impact submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial sweeteners; non-nutritive sweeteners; gut microbiota; metabolic health; obesity; diabetes; cardiovascular disease cancer risk; side effects; glycemic control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
Nutritional Interventions to Enhance Skeletal Muscle Function and Metabolism in Aging
edited by Zahra Farahnak and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: skeletal muscle; nutrition; nutritional interventions; muscle function; muscle metabolism; aging; healthy aging; muscle structure; chronic disease; frailty; muscle physiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Impacts of Nutrient and Water Intake on Hydration Biomarkers
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submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: body fluid balance; hydration; dehydration; unverhydration; hypohydration; thirst; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Food Taxation and Nutritional Policies
edited by , and Marina Barreda-Gutierrez
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: food taxation; nutritional policies; fiscal measures; public health nutrition; sugar-sweetened beverage tax; subsidies for healthy foods; diet-related noncommunicable diseases; nutrient profiling; policy evaluation; health equity; consumer behavior; cost-effectiveness; healthy food environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Breast Milk Composition and Feeding Strategies for Healthy Infant Growth submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: infant nutrition; breast milk; colostrum; lactation; formula feeding; exclusive breastfeeding; macronutrients; immune support; on-demand feeding; responsive feeding; maternal nutrition; infant growth; socioeconomic status
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
How the Dietary Pattern Supports Vascular Health: Insights into Inflammation and Endothelial Function
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submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrients; diet; diatary pattern; endothelial dysfunction; vascular function; microcirculation; cardiovascular health; cardiovascular disorders; inflammation; immune system; atherosclerosis; hypertension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Nutritional Intervention for Pediatric Renal Diseases submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: child; chronic kidney disease; nutrition; underweight; overweight/obesity; prevention; management; nutritional intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Relationship Between Nutrition and Allergy and Immunity in Children
edited by , , Cristiana Indolfi and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric allergy; nutrition; immune system development; food allergy; asthma; atopic dermatitis; probiotics and microbiota; allergy prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Nutritional Management and Obesity Resolution Through Bariatric Surgery submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional management; obesity resolution; bariatric surgery; post-bariatric nutrition; weight loss surgery; obesity management; nutritional support after bariatric surgery; bariatric patient care; surgical obesity treatment; nutrition therapy for bariatric patients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
From Lipids to Markers: Unraveling Obesity and Metabolic Unhealth to Advance Precision Medicine
edited by Demidmaa R. Tuvdendorj
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipid metabolism; metabolic markers; metabolic health and unhealth; obesity; insulin resistance; markers of systemic chronic inflammation; omics; nutrition; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Iron Supplements and Intestinal Health
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submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: iron; iron supplement; iron metabolism; inflammation; intestinal health; chronic diseases; gut microbiota; gut dysbiosis; oxidative stress; gut barrier
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Nutritional Factors Influencing Longevity in Women
edited by Kai J. Bühling
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: micronutrients; longevity; nutrition; food; diabetes; micronutrients deficiency; biomarkers; lifestyle; chronic desease prevention; functional food; healthy aging; macronutrient balance; micronutrient deficiencies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Effects of Early Nutrition on Premature Infants (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9235 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; child development; malnutrition; intrauterine growth; extrauterine growth; cerebral development; pregnancy nutrients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Vitamin/Mineral Intake and Dietary Quality in Relation to Cancer Risk
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submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6811 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamins and minerals; cancer risk; dietary quality; nutrient deficiency and overload; dietary patterns; Mediterranean diet; ketogenic diet; high-protein diet; low-fat diet; plant-based diet; calorie restriction; fasting-mimicking diet; intermittent fasting; ultra-processed food; whole and organic food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Micronutrients and Human Health: From Metabolism to Public Health Strategies submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6357 | Submission Open
Keywords: micronutrients; vitamins; minerals; nutrient metabolism; nutritional deficiency; excessive intake; chronic disease prevention; dietary assessment; supplementation; food fortification; public health nutrition; human health; nutritional biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Recent Advances in the Regulation of Lipid Metabolism by Food Bioactive Ingredients
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submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5592 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipid metabolism; natural products; nutrients; functional lipids; chronic diseases; MASLD; ferroptosis; food bioactive ingredients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Gene–Diet Interactions and Obesity submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4807 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic predisposition to obesity; nutrigenomics; epigenetics; precision nutrition; molecular insights in gene– diet interactions influencing obesity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Skin Health Starts from Within: Effect of Diet on Skin Health
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submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 629 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet and skin health; nutrients and dermatology; skin aging and nutrition; antioxidants and skin function; microbiome and skin health; omega-3 fatty acids and skin; polyphenols and dermatological benefits; hydration and skin barrier; glycation and skin aging; inflammatory skin conditions and diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Evidence-Based Nutritional Approaches and Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 609 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; multiple sclerosis; gut microbiota; diet; dietary patterns; macronutrients; micronutrients; quality of life; disease progression; lifestyle factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Effects of Natural Compounds on Various Inflammatory Diseases
edited by Hassan Y. Ebrahim
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive nutrients; nutraceuticals; inflammatory disorders; inflammasomes; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species (ROS); inflammatory cytokines; immune modulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Molecular Insights in Sports Nutrition: Synergistic Mechanisms for Performance Optimization
edited by Katsuhiko Hata and Susumu Ito
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular nutrition; sports nutrition; chrono-nutrition; RED-S
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Regulation of the Musculoskeletal System in Athletes: The Role of Nutritional Supplementation and Anti-Doping Perspectives submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal system; nutritional supplementation; ergogenic aids; athletes; recovery; performance enhancement; anti-doping; sports medicine; education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Fueling Recovery: Nutritional Strategies in Extracorporeal Blood Purification Strategies submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: blood purification; organ support; extracorporeal blood purification; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); ECCO2R; critical care nutrition; intensive care; metabolism; catabolism; nutritional therapy; enteral nutrition; parenteral nutrition; protein-energy malnutrition; nutritional assessment; metabolic response; feeding protocols; clinical outcomes; long-term recovery; pediatric critical care; adult ICU; immunonutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
The Role of Vitamin D in Neurological Disorders: From Mechanisms to Therapeutics submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain function; health promotion; micronutrient; neurological disorders; neuroprotection; nutrition; vitamin D; therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
The Impact of Food Labeling on Food Choices and Eating Behaviors
edited by Rachel L. Bailey
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: food labeling; food claims; food choice; nutrition; eating behavior; public health; dietary behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
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