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Nutrition and Metabolism in Sports, Exercise and Health

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2025 | Viewed by 486

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Department of Economics, Law, Cybersecurity, and Sports Sciences, Parthenope University of Naples, Naples, Italy
Interests: clinical toxicology in sports; doping; nutrients; exercise physiology; exercise pharmacology; drugs in sport
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Department of Medical, Movement and Well-Being Sciences, Parthenope University of Naples, Naples, Italy
Interests: skeletal muscle metabolism; exercise biochemistry; myokines; dietary polyphenols; inflammtion; interleukin-6
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Dear Colleagues,

Nutritional intervention and exercise are the two cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle. They can have significant positive effects on both physical and cognitive performance. Moreover, they play a vital role in preventing and managing chronic diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabete, cardiovascular, mental health impairements and chronic pain. In addition, exercise contributes to the achievement of total well-being. It is important to note that the type and intensity of exercise can vary depending on the individual and the specific health condition being addressed. Therefore, eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise are essential for maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases; small changes to our diet and lifestyle can significantly improve our health and well-being.

This Special Issue of Nutrients explores the relationship between food, exercise and overall health. This connection is crucial for athletes aiming to optimize their performance, as well as for individuals striving to maintain good health, prevent and delay chronic diseases.

“Nutrition and Metabolism in Sports, Exercise and Health” welcomes the submission of manuscripts either describing original research or reviewing the scientific literature, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The proposed manuscripts should cover the effects of exercise, metabolism and nutrition.

Prof. Dr. Filomena Mazzeo
Prof. Dr. Rosaria Arcone
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Keywords

  • physical activity and health
  • applied sport science
  • exercise physiology
  • exercise biochemistry
  • drugs in sport
  • sport nutrition
  • body weight and composition for health and performance

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Aerobic Exercise Prevents High-Fat-Diet-Induced Adipose Tissue Dysfunction in Male Mice
by Qiaofeng Guo, Nan Li, Haiyan Shi, Yanming Gan, Weiqing Wang, Jiajie Jia and Yue Zhou
Nutrients 2024, 16(20), 3451; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16203451 - 11 Oct 2024
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Background/Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effect of aerobic exercise on capillary density and vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) phenotype in the visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue of high-fat-diet (HFD) mice in order to understand the mechanisms underlying improvements in insulin resistance [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effect of aerobic exercise on capillary density and vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) phenotype in the visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue of high-fat-diet (HFD) mice in order to understand the mechanisms underlying improvements in insulin resistance (IR) and chronic inflammation in adipose tissue (AT). Methods: Male C57BL/6J mice were divided into HFD and normal diet groups for 12 weeks and then further split into sedentary and aerobic exercise subgroups for an additional 8 weeks. Various parameters including body weight, fat weight, blood glucose, lipid profile, insulin levels, glucose tolerance, and inflammatory cytokines were evaluated. Results: Aerobic exercise reduced HFD-induced weight gain, IR, and improved lipid profiles. HFD had a minimal effect on inflammatory cytokines except in visceral adipose tissue (VAT). IR was associated with capillary density in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and VSMC phenotype in VAT. Aerobic exercise promoted anti-inflammatory responses in VAT, correlating with VSMC phenotype in this tissue. Conclusions: Aerobic exercise can alleviate HFD-induced IR and inflammation through the modulation of VSMC phenotype in AT. Full article
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