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Nutritional Biomarkers: Implication for Health
edited by Ana Valente and
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional biomarkers; health; chronic non-communicable diseases; precision nutrition; nutrient status
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Effects of Dietary Patterns and Lifestyles on Non-Communicable Diseases in Adults
edited by Jing Wu
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open
Keywords: comorbidity; dietary patterns; geography; intervention; complex impacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Selected Papers from the 6th European Summer School on Nutrigenomics: Omics Insights into Early-Life Nutritional Programming of Adult Health submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: early-life nutrition; nutrigenomics; epigenomics; microbiome; metabolomics; brain development; omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Metabolic Benefits of Dietary Prebiotics in Humans submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: prebiotics; gut microbiota; metabolic health; short-chain fatty acids; insulin sensitivity; obesity; dietary interventions; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
The Roles of Fat-Soluble Vitamins in Maintaining Metabolic Homeostasis and Health
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamin A; vitamin D; vitamin E; vitamin K; metabolism; prevention of diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Personalized Nutritional Approaches for Weight Management
edited by Maria Morgan-Bathke
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open
Keywords: weight management; weight loss interventions; dietary patterns; macronutrient composition; energy balance; personalized nutrition; metabolic health; body composition; appetite regulation; satiety and hunger control; behavioral nutrition; lifestyle interventions; long-term weight maintenance; diet adherence; cardiometabolic risk
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Flavonoids and Human Metabolic Disease Intervention
edited by Yueliang Zhao
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: flavonoids; metabolic syndrome; type 2 diabetes; obesity; cardiometabolic health; oxidative stress; clinical intervention; nutraceuticals; gut microbiota; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Dietary Interventions, Gut Microbiota, and Glucose Homeostasis: Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; immunology; type 1 diabetes; type 2 diabetes; microbiota; metabolites; metabolism; nanoparticles; novel chemicals; associated immune-mediated diseases; glucose homeostasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
Trace Element Imbalance and Toxicity Nutritional Determinants and Health Implications submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: trace elements; trace element imbalance; trace element toxicity; micronutrient deficiency; dietary exposure; nutritional determinants; bioavailability; element metabolism; oxidative stress; food safety; dietary intervention; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Nutrition and Exercise Tolerance in Chronic Diseases and Sport: From Basic Research to Clinical Trials
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; exercise tolerance; sarcopenia; frailty; chronic respiratory and heart diseases; exercise training; biomarkers; basic research; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nourishing the Future: Empowering Mothers and Children Through Early-Life Nutrition Education (First 1000 Days Initiative)
edited by Efrossini Briassouli
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: first 1000 days; nutrition education; breastfeeding and lactation support; complementary feeding; responsive feeding; iron deficiency and anemia prevention; mHealth/digital interventions; implementation science (RE-AIM / CFIR); causal inference; TIDieR/CONSORT/EQUATOR; equity and vulnerable populations; cost-effectiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion)
Optimizing Muscle Health, Exercise Recovery and Sports Performance Through Nutritional Strategies
edited by Álvaro López Samanes
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise recovery; nutritional strategies; skeletal muscle function; bioactive compounds; dietary supplements; personalized nutrition; oxidative stress; ergogenic aids; nutrient timing; sex-specific responses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutrition and Cancer Prevention, Control and Symptom Management
edited by , Amit Kumar and
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; cancer prevention; dietary patterns; precision nutrition; microbiome; bioactive compounds; clinical interventions; food systems; nutritional epidemiology; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Proteostasis Regulation by Nutraceuticals in Health and Disease
edited by Stefania D'Adamo and
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open
Keywords: proteostasis networks; nutraceuticals; nutrigenomics; bioactive dietary compounds; protein quality control; unfolded protein response (UPR); endoplasmic reticulum stress; autophagy– lysosome pathway; ubiquitin– proteasome system; nutrient-sensing signaling pathways; translational regulation; molecular chaperones; redox homeostasis; precision nutrition; healthy aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Dietary Patterns and Mineral Metabolism Across Life Stages and Populations and Their Role in Bone Health
edited by Elena Nebot Valenzuela and Pilar Aranda Ramírez
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone health; mineral metabolism; dietary patterns; life stages; nutrient intake; bone remodeling; DXA; lactation and postpartum; maternal bone health; population studies; rural and urban populations; nutrition and skeletal health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Dietary Intake Assessment: Trends and Consumer Perspective submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary intake assessment; nutrition research methods; consumer perspective; dietary trends; digital health technologies; data quality and validity; eating behavior; public health nutrition; personalized nutrition; interdisciplinary research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Obesity and Early Pregnancy Nutrition: Pathways to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: gestational diabetes mellitus; obesity; hyperglycaemia; insulin resistance; diet; pregnancy outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Dietary Strategies for Weight Management in Clinical Practice
edited by Valentina Ponzo and Ilaria Goitre
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; weight management; dietary strategies; nutritional recommendations; anti-obesity medications; personalized nutrition; dietary patterns; lifestyle interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Chronobiology of Exercise and Nutrient Adaptations
edited by
submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 33905 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise timing; nutrient timing; strength; endurance; health; metabolic disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Diet, Nutritional Intervention and Quality of Life in Food-Induced Disease
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5565 | Submission Open
Keywords: food-induced diseases; dietary management; nutritional intervention; quality of life; food allergies; celiac disease; elimination diets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutritional Support and Care for Pediatric Gastroenterology
edited by and Chiara Maria Trovato
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 837 | Submission Open
Keywords: celiac disease; inflammatory bowel disease; eosinophilic disorders; functional gastrointestinal disease; enteral nutrition; gluten-free diet; growth; microbiota; malnutrition; mucosal healing; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Vitamin Supplementation in Enhancing Maternal Health and Fetal Development
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 648 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional supplement; antenatal dietary supplementation; preconception; pregnancy; vitamins; micronutrients; maternal health; infant development; molecular mechanism and pathway
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Advances in Nutrition, Genetics, and Metabolism to Improve Outcomes in Inherited Diseases
edited by and Justine Keathley
submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1057 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; precision nutrition; personalized nutrition; nutritional genomics; transcriptomics; metabolomics; genetics; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Implications of Diet and the Gut Microbiome in Neuroinflammation
edited by , Jean Charles Preiser and
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 30913 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain– gut axis; inflammation; diet; dysbiosis; probiotics; prebiotics; short-chain fatty acids; polyphenols; omega-3 fatty acids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Exploring the Lifespan Dynamics of Oral–Gut Microbiota Interactions
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 14271 | 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)
Nutrition, Dietary Patterns, and Biochemical Mechanisms in Endometriosis
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11024 | Submission Open
Keywords: endometriosis; nutrition; dietary patterns; micronutrients; nutritional supplement; gut– immune– endocrine axis; oxidative stress; endocrine system; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Food Intake and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
edited by Won Moon
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8339 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); Crohn’ s disease; ulcerative colitis; nutritional management; dietary fiber; high-fat diet; processed foods; saturated fats; dietary patterns; elimination diets; gut microbiota; immunomodulation; inflammatory response; disease relapse prevention; clinical outcomes; nutritional interventions; epidemiological studies; dietary guidelines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Impact of Circadian Rhythms and Dietary Patterns on Human Health
edited by Matt Ulgherait
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5387 | Submission Open
Keywords: circadian rhythm; time-restricted eating; TRE; intermittent fasting; IF; insulin signaling; mTOR; obesity; shift work; diabetes; microbiome; nutrient signaling; sleep; cancer
(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 5 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4838 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrients; healthy aging; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms; metabolic reprogramming; interaction; intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Lifestyle, Dietary Surveys, Nutrition Policy and Human Health
edited by and Ivana Kolčič
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4080 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifestyle; nutritional surveys; nutritional policy; public health; nutritional status; health behavior; health promotion; chronic disease prevention and control; nutritional assessment; palliative care and nutrition; geriatric nutrition; nutritional support; women's health and nutrition; stress and emotional eating; health claims; metabolic syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Prevention and Treatment of Malnutrition and Its Complications in Chronic Kidney Disease submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3548 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic kidney disease; malnutrition; sarcopenia; osteosarcopenia; inflammation and malnutrition; dietary interventions in CKD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Effects of Nutrition and BMI on Obstetric–Gynecological Pathologies
edited by and Szabolcs Várbíró
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3449 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; BMI; obstetric pathologies; gynecological pathologies; diet; mineral; vitamin; women; female; fertility; reproductive function; menopause; gynecological cancers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Dietary Strategies and Mechanistic Insights in Pediatric Allergies
edited by Urszula Jedynak-Wąsowicz and Ewa Cichocka-Jarosz
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3387 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric allergic diseases; IgE-mediated food allergy; non-IgE-mediated food allergy; food anaphylaxis; eosinophilic esophagitis; pollen– food allergy syndrome; elimination diet; oral immunotherapy; food allergy prevention; early-life nutrition; tolerance induction; gut microbiota; nutritional strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Research on the Factors Related to Food Choices to Promote Healthy Eating submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3216 | Submission Open
Keywords: food choice; healthy eating; eating behaviours; decision-making; consumer psychology; consumer neuroscience; food consumption; food communication; emotions; neuromarketing; nudge; consumer behavior; senses and perception
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutrition in Gastronomic Sciences submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1299 | Submission Open
Keywords: culinary nutrition; food and health; food behavior; food literacy; food security; gastronomic sciences; interdisciplinary research; nutrition; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Fatty Acids in the Prevention and Progression of Chronic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1198 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatty acid; dietary fat; chronic disease; autoimmune disorder; chronic low-grade inflammation; cardiovascular disease; cancer; diabetes; metabolic disease; neurological disease; neurodegenerative disorder
(This special issue belongs to the Section Lipids)
Interactions Between Diet, Gut Microbiota, and Adiposity: Implications for Human Health
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; gut microbiota; obesity; adiposity; metabolic sindrome; dietary pattern; modulation; nutrient; microbial metabolites; dysbiosis; nutrition; insulin resistance; probiotic; prebiotic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
Novel Foods: Exploring Nutritional Constituents and Biological Effects submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel foods; grains; insects; microalgae; mushrooms; fermented foods; UV-treated foods; alternative proteins; novel carbohydrates; sugar substitutes; fibers; human identical milk oligosaccharides; quality and compositional data; nutritionally relevant constituents; biological activity; bioavailability; stability; consumers acceptance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Factors Associated with Microbiota in Gastrointestinal Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; gastrointestinal cancer; polyphenol; fibers; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Diet-Based Interventions in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: Clinical Outcomes and Individualized Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: enteral nutrition; pediatric; children; diet; nutritional supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Enteral, Parenteral Nutrition, and Exercise in Supportive Cancer Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional assessment; sarcopenia; cachexia; inflammation; physical exercise; cancer; protein intake; metabolic alterations; multimodal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Metabolism Through Macronutrient and Exercise
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: substrate metabolism; muscle adaptation; carbohydrate metabolism; fat metabolism; carbohydrate metabolism; protein metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Artificial Intelligence for Food Intake Measurement in Free-Living Settings
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; large language model; multimodal model; machine learning; artificial intelligence; food intake measure; dietary assessment; bias; fairness; free-living setting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Body Weight, Dietary Patterns and Longevity
edited by Teodora Handjieva-Darlenska, and Arne Vernon Astrup
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary patterns; nutritional intervention; longevity; age-related diseases; body weight homeostasis; weight regulation and weight management; metabolic health; nutrient metabolism; metabolic pathways; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Innovative Nutritional Strategies and Dietary Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications
edited by Peter Fasching
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: type 2 diabetes prevention; personalized nutrition; dietary patterns; functional foods and nutraceuticals; digital nutrition tools; early-life nutrition; diabetes mellitus type 2; diabetes complications nutrition (nephropathy; neuropathy; diabetic foot); lifestyle interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Lactational Programming: The Impact of Maternal Nutrition and Breastfeeding on Offspring Development
edited by and Mina Desai
submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactation; breastfeeding; maternal nutrition; breast milk composition; infant development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Clinical Relevance of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 45503 | 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 Supplements for Endurance Exercise submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17984 | Submission Open
Keywords: endurance performance; nutritional supplementation; ergogenic aid; female athlete supplementation; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Neurological Disorders: Diets and Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15442 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorders; dietary patterns; nutritional interventions; cognitive and neurological health; Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; multiple sclerosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Dietary Interventions for Obesity and Obesity-Related Complications
edited by Alina Kuryłowicz and Monika Stołyhwo-Gofron
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13136 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; overweight; dietary interventions; nutritional treatment; supplementation; obesity pharmacotherapy; bariatric surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)
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