Topic Editors

First Department of Internal Medicine, Sismanogleio General Hospital, 15126 Athens, Greece
Dr. Dimitris Kounatidis
Diabetes Center, First Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece

Ultra Processed Foods and Human Health

Abstract submission deadline
31 October 2025
Manuscript submission deadline
31 December 2025
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Dear Colleagues,

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) comprise foods that have undergone extensive industrial processing, ranging from the addition of sweeteners and emulsifiers to the formation of chemicals during preparation and packaging. UPFs are intended to be more palatable and appealing to consumers, with longer lasting shelf times. Due to UPF being easy to find and consume, their consumption has increased significantly and alarmingly worldwide over the past two decades. The purpose of this Topic is to delve into the association between UPF consumption and non-communicable diseases. Original articles as well as review manuscripts aiming to shed light on the relationship between UPFs and the development of non-communicable disorders are more than welcome in this Topic.

Dr. Natalia G. Vallianou
Dr. Dimitris Kounatidis
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • ultra-processed foods (UPFs)
  • non-communicable diseases
  • sweeteners
  • emulsifiers

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
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
Applied Sciences
applsci
2.5 5.3 2011 18.4 Days CHF 2400 Submit

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