Nutrition and Obesity
A section of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643).
Section Information
Over the last few decades, obesity has become the most prevalent metabolic disorder worldwide. Excess adiposity increases the risk for the development of cardiometabolic alterations such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cancer, among others. In the last few years, our knowledge of obesity has greatly improved, but more research is needed to better understand the mechanisms underlying the development of this metabolic condition and its pathophysiology, and to optimize its management.
We welcome original research articles describing basic, clinical and applied studies representing novel and significant advances in all areas relevant to obesity and related disorders, as well as reviews. The areas of research covered by this section relate to all aspects of obesity diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Obesity;
- Adipose tissue pathophysiology;
- Biomarkers;
- Physical activity;
- Adipokines;
- Pediatric obesity;
- Obesity phenotyping;
- Omic studies;
- Regulation of appetite;
- Body composition;
- Energy expenditure;
- Genetics;
- Cardiometabolic risk factors;
- Nutritional epidemiology;
- Animal models;
- Aging;
- New technologies (for phenotyping or treatment);
- In vitro models, including organoids;
- Psychological aspects;
- Metabolic syndrome;
- Type 2 diabetes;
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease;
- Other obesity-related metabolic disturbances;
- Dietary treatment;
- Lifestyle intervention;
- Pharmacological treatment;
- Metabolic surgery;
- Intermittent fasting;
- Cardiometabolic risk improvement after weight loss;
- Body composition changes;
- Weight regain;
- Predictors of treatment success;
- Use of apps for weight loss;
- Novel targets;
- Transgenerational effects;
- Treatment of children and adolescents.
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Nutrition and Obesity Associated Health Disorders: Advances in Predictors, Diagnosis and Management (Deadline: 15 June 2024)
- The Role of Leptin on Adipocyte Metabolism and Obesity (Deadline: 25 June 2024)
- Diet, Inflammation and Metabolic Complications (Deadline: 5 July 2024)
- Dietary Patterns and Lifestyle Promoting Healthy Weight Strategies in Children and Adolescents–2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 July 2024)
- Featured Articles on Nutrition and Obesity Management (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 25 July 2024)
- Prevention of Obesity in the Lifecycle: Risks and Determinants (Deadline: 25 July 2024)
- Nutrition, Diet Components and Healthy Weight (Deadline: 5 August 2024)
- Effect of Diet Quality and Physical Activity on Childhood Obesity (Deadline: 5 August 2024)
- Community-Based Strategies for Obesity Prevention: A Nutritional Perspective (Deadline: 5 August 2024)
- Dietary Strategies for Obesity (Deadline: 15 August 2024)
- The Role of Dietary Patterns in Malnutrition – Relevance of Body Weight upon Non-communicable Diseases (Deadline: 20 August 2024)
- The Effect of Lifestyle and Eating Habits on Obesity (Deadline: 15 September 2024)
- Dietary Behaviors and Obesity Predisposition (Deadline: 25 September 2024)
- From Obesity to Eating Disorders: Scaling Up the Evidence (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Diet and Nutrition Approaches in Obesity Treatment (Deadline: 5 October 2024)
- The Effect of Eating Habits and Physical Activity on Childhood Obesity (Deadline: 25 November 2024)
- The Adipose-Nutrition Axis: Implications for Obesity, Inflammation, and Chronic Disease (Deadline: 25 November 2024)
- Nutritional Strategies for Preserving Fat-Free Mass during Intentional Weight Loss (Deadline: 25 November 2024)
- Dietary Approaches and Exercise in the Management of Overweight and Obesity (Deadline: 15 December 2024)
- Nutritional and Metabolic Changes Affecting Adipose Tissue Biology (Deadline: 15 January 2025)
- Nutritional Intervention and Physical Activity in Obese Adolescents and Children (Deadline: 25 March 2025)