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Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Physiology, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
Department of Food Safety, Nutrition and Veterinary Public Health, Italian National Institute of Health (ISS), 299 Roma, Italy

Personalized and Sustainable Nutrition for Children and Adolescents: An Important Step for the 2030 Agenda

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30 July 2025
Manuscript submission deadline
30 October 2025
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Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite submissions to this Topic on the subject of Personalized and Sustainable Nutrition for Children and Adolescents: An Important Step for the 2030 Agenda, which is a continuation of a successful previous Topic.

Global evidence strongly indicates the need for a substantial shift from current diets to healthier, more sustainable ones. As such, diets for children and adolescents should maintain a balance of environmental sustainability and optimum health outcomes for them; however, to achieve the wide adoption of such diets, they must also be sociocultural and economically acceptable, and they should be accompanied by a physically active lifestyle. Some dietary patterns throughout the world fit better than others with a healthy and sustainable nutrition, and their application in a pediatric population deserves to be further investigated. The shift toward sustainable nutrition, facilitated by digital tools, might halt the epidemic of obesity, but this is yet to be extensively investigated. This Topic should encompass the latest research in children and adolescents to prevent or treat obesity, collecting evidence from nutritional interventions, cross-sectional and cohort studies, as well as RTC or systematic reviews. Additionally, reviews that complement recent clinical research are welcome. We invite researchers to contribute relevant original manuscripts that increase the knowledge of our audience and pave the way to future research in this field.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Amelia Marti
Dr. Valentina De Cosmi
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • sustainable nutrition
  • personalized nutrition
  • obesity
  • children and adolescents
  • physical activity
  • digital tools
  • digital nutrition

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Adolescents
adolescents
- 1.3 2021 40.5 Days CHF 1000 Submit
Children
children
2.0 2.7 2014 14 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Dietetics
dietetics
- - 2022 42.5 Days CHF 1000 Submit
Foods
foods
4.7 7.4 2012 14.5 Days CHF 2900 Submit
Nutrients
nutrients
4.8 9.2 2009 13.5 Days CHF 2900 Submit
Pediatric Reports
pediatrrep
1.4 2.1 2009 21.2 Days CHF 1600 Submit

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Factors Contributing to Breastfeeding Cessation Among Arab Women in Israel
by Mahdi Tarabeih, Mohammad Sabbah, Orsan Yahya, Sana Bisharat and Khaled Awawdi
Nutrients 2025, 17(4), 735; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17040735 - 19 Feb 2025
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Background/Objectives: Breastfeeding provides significant health benefits for both infants and mothers, but many women discontinue earlier than recommended. This study investigates the factors contributing to early breastfeeding cessation among Arab women in Israel, focusing on multiple factors, such as socio-demographic, work-related, cultural, and [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Breastfeeding provides significant health benefits for both infants and mothers, but many women discontinue earlier than recommended. This study investigates the factors contributing to early breastfeeding cessation among Arab women in Israel, focusing on multiple factors, such as socio-demographic, work-related, cultural, and religious, impacting breastfeeding duration and shaping breastfeeding practices. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 349 Arab women, 65% of whom were Muslim and 35% Christian. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify key predictors of breastfeeding cessation. Results: Findings showed that Christian Arab women were more likely to stop breastfeeding earlier than their Muslim counterparts. Mothers with four or more children and those balancing work demands were at higher risk of early cessation. Contrary to expectations, higher levels of religiosity were associated with a greater likelihood of stopping breastfeeding. Additionally, mothers who received personal breastfeeding guidance were more likely to discontinue, suggesting potential gaps in the quality of support provided. Conclusions: These findings underscore the importance of tailoring interventions to address the unique cultural and socio-economic challenges faced by Arab women in Israel. Recommendations include improving breastfeeding guidance quality, workplace support for breastfeeding mothers, and culturally sensitive interventions that consider the role of religiosity and family dynamics. This research provides valuable insights for healthcare providers and policymakers aiming to promote sustained breastfeeding practices in diverse populations. The study highlights the complexity of factors affecting breastfeeding cessation among Arab women in Israel, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions that address socio-demographic, cultural, and religious influences to promote sustained breastfeeding. Full article
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