Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Open-Access Research in Nutrition Science
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Nutritional Interventions and Their Effects:
The journal extensively covers studies related to nutritional supplementation and dietary interventions, assessing their impact on health outcomes, body composition, and metabolic processes. - Public Health Nutrition:
Research addressing nutritional status across populations, especially among vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses, is a consistent focus. - Metabolic Disorders:
Investigations into the relationship between nutrition and metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases, highlight the importance of diet in managing these conditions. - Herbal and Functional Foods:
The journal publishes articles exploring the health benefits of herbal products and bioactive compounds found in food, emphasizing their roles in disease prevention and health promotion. - Dietary Patterns and Lifestyle Factors:
Research examining the influence of dietary habits and lifestyle choices on health outcomes is prevalent, reflecting the journal's commitment to understanding complex interactions affecting nutrition.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Dietary Supplements on Health:
Research exploring the role of various dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals, in enhancing health outcomes, particularly in specific populations, has gained momentum. - Microbiome and Nutrition:
Studies investigating the relationship between diet, gut microbiota, and overall health are increasingly prominent, reflecting the growing interest in understanding how microbiome health influences metabolic processes. - Nutrition in the Context of COVID-19:
The pandemic has catalyzed research on nutrition's role in immune function and recovery from viral infections, marking a significant trend in the journal's recent publications. - Plant-Based and Alternative Diets:
Emerging themes around the health effects of vegetarian, vegan, and other alternative dietary patterns signify a shift towards examining sustainable and ethical eating practices. - Nutritional Psychology:
The intersection of nutrition and mental health, particularly studies linking dietary patterns with psychological well-being and cognitive function, is gaining increasing attention within the journal.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Dietary Practices:
Research on traditional diets and their health impacts appears to be diminishing, possibly overshadowed by modern dietary patterns and interventions that are deemed more relevant in contemporary settings. - Basic Nutrient Studies:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies focusing solely on the effects of single nutrients, as the field shifts towards understanding the complex interactions of dietary patterns and their holistic effects on health. - Static Nutritional Knowledge Assessments:
Studies that merely assess static knowledge levels regarding nutrition without linking them to behavioral outcomes or public health implications are becoming less common, indicating a shift towards more dynamic and applied research.
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