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Nutrition is the study of nutrients in food, exploring how they affect health and wellbeing. Our Research Topics are dedicated to understanding the intricate relationships between ingredients and food composition, including dietary science, public health, and biochemistry. By exploring the latest advancements in diet, metabolism, and disease prevention, we aim to promote optimal health and address nutritional challenges.

The following Research Topics are led by experts in their field and contribute to the scientific understanding of nutrition. These Research topics are published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Nutrition, as open access articles.

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Research Topics

Frontiers' Research Topics are peer-reviewed article collections around cutting-edge research themes.
Learn more about how Research topics work.

Top view Asian man and woman healthy eating salad after exercise at fitness gym. Two athlete eating salad for health together. Selective focus on salad bowl on hand.

Eating Behavior and Chronic Diseases: Research Evidence from Population Studies, Volume II

This research topic aims to explore nutrients inteake, NCDs, population-level assessment of latest dietary patterns, or/and transition of dietary patterns in different subpopulations.

liver cancer

Dietary Habits in Liver Health and Disease: Preclinical and Clinical Studies

This research topic aims to address the impact of dietary habits on liver health and disease.

Scientists are measuring meat on a balance to use in food testing for chemical contaminants in factory.

Advanced Insights into Food-Grade Micro/Nano Particles

This Research Topic aims to advance the understanding and application of food-grade micro/nano particles in emulsion stabilization and nutrient encapsulation.

adult female customers choosing fresh raw seafoods from large assortment of fish store

Processing and Utilization of Marine Food Resources

This research topic aims to gather the latest research results on the processing and utilization of marine food resources, reduce the nutrient loss of marine food during processing and storage by using advanced technology methods.

Korean salted fermented shrimp

Health Benefits and Risks of Fermented Foods – The PIMENTO Initiative

This Research Topic aims to review evidence for a series of clinical and biological endpoints covering major health indicators in fermented food across several organ systems.

child drinking while having healthy breakfast at home in the morning

Innovative Approaches to Nutrition Counseling in Pediatric Dietetics - Guidelines, Practices, and Future Directions

This Research Topic aims to bring together the latest research and practical guidance on nutrition counseling in pediatric dietetics.

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Biodegradable Packaging Materials Composed from Natural Polysaccharides

This Research Topic aims to provide insights into the advancements and prospects of biodegradable food packaging, contributing to the development of sustainable packaging solutions.

Vagus nerve with painful stomach and digestive system, 3D medically illustration on black background

Dietary Modulation of Gut Microbiota-X axis

This research topic aims to explore dietary modulation via gut microbiota influences peripheral organs.

Green soybean crop plants at agricultural farm field industrial agriculture landscape

Trends on Valorization of Agri-Food Waste Through Green Technologies

This Research Topic aims to publish original research on the current state of the art as well as the future developments in green technologies and possibilities in the valorization of agri-food waste and by-products.

Happy family preparing together food in the kitchen

Effects of Processing on Structure and Bioactivity of Dietary Polysaccharides and Polyphenols

This Research Topic aims to focus on the effects of processing on structure and bioactivity of dietary polysaccharides and polyphenols.

Fresh colorful spring vegetable salad with cherry tomatoes and sweet peppers in the blue bowl. Cook’s hand pouring olive oil with herbs (dressing). Healthy organic vegan lunch or snack close up.

Edible Oil: Extraction Technology, Detection Method, Quality and Nutrition Evaluation

This Research Topic will focus on four key areas: new methods, new technologies, new processes for edible oil extraction, and innovative breakthroughs to accelerate and increase efficiency in edible oil extraction.

Harvested fresh olives in the hands of farmer, Crete, Greece.

The Olive Supply Chain - From the Farm to the Table and Beyond

This research topic aims to explore and develop practices that enhance the sustainability and efficiency of the olive oil industry.

Human Liver Anatomy. 3D

Nutriomic Analysis of Food and Functional Compounds for MAFLD Prevention

This research topic aims to elucidate the nutriomic effects of foods and functional compounds on the prevention of MAFLD.

Chain of amino acid or bio molecules called protein - 3d illustration

Application of Enzyme Biotechnology in Food and Health Products

This research topic aims to facilitate the application of excellent research results by enzyme biotechnology researchers in the food and nutraceutical sectors.

Young female ecologist scientist in goggles standing in green field and working on glass transparent screen.

Integrative Multi-omics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Approaches for Superior Nutritional Quality and Stress Resilience in Crops

This research topic explores the integration of multi-omics and AI-driven approaches to enhance the nutritional quality and stress resilience of crops, aiming to develop innovative, sustainable solutions for global food security.

Dendritic cell presenting an antigen to T-lymphocytes. The antigen is a peptide from a tumor cell, bacteria or virus. They present antigens to lymphocytes activating an immune response. 3d rendering

Immunonutrition: Bridging Precision Nutrition and Modern Medicine

This research topic aims to provide evidence-based precision immunonutrition to patients in clinical practice.

Woman hands making a healthy sandwich. Vegetables in shallow focus on foreground. Cucumbers and tomatoes

Plant-Based Foods: Harmonizing Health Promotion and Sustainability Strategies from a High-Throughput Perspective

In this Research Topic, we aim to explore the metabolic profiles of various plant-based foods, elucidate their health-promoting properties, and highlight the sustainability implications regarding productive systems.

Pile of organic waste for composting as background, closeup

Innovative and Sustainable Management of Organic Food and Beverage Wastes

This Research Topic aims to address the valorization of organic wastes from food, beverages, and other industries by exploring and optimizing innovative processes.

Top view Asian man and woman healthy eating salad after exercise at fitness gym. Two athlete eating salad for health together. Selective focus on salad bowl on hand.

Eating Behavior and Chronic Diseases: Research Evidence from Population Studies, Volume II

This research topic aims to explore nutrients inteake, NCDs, population-level assessment of latest dietary patterns, or/and transition of dietary patterns in different subpopulations.

liver cancer

Dietary Habits in Liver Health and Disease: Preclinical and Clinical Studies

This research topic aims to address the impact of dietary habits on liver health and disease.

Scientists are measuring meat on a balance to use in food testing for chemical contaminants in factory.

Advanced Insights into Food-Grade Micro/Nano Particles

This Research Topic aims to advance the understanding and application of food-grade micro/nano particles in emulsion stabilization and nutrient encapsulation.

adult female customers choosing fresh raw seafoods from large assortment of fish store

Processing and Utilization of Marine Food Resources

This research topic aims to gather the latest research results on the processing and utilization of marine food resources, reduce the nutrient loss of marine food during processing and storage by using advanced technology methods.

Korean salted fermented shrimp

Health Benefits and Risks of Fermented Foods – The PIMENTO Initiative

This Research Topic aims to review evidence for a series of clinical and biological endpoints covering major health indicators in fermented food across several organ systems.

child drinking while having healthy breakfast at home in the morning

Innovative Approaches to Nutrition Counseling in Pediatric Dietetics - Guidelines, Practices, and Future Directions

This Research Topic aims to bring together the latest research and practical guidance on nutrition counseling in pediatric dietetics.

Eco friendly fast food and drink biodegradable containers from recycle paper with plastic . climate change and environment saving concept .Top view

Biodegradable Packaging Materials Composed from Natural Polysaccharides

This Research Topic aims to provide insights into the advancements and prospects of biodegradable food packaging, contributing to the development of sustainable packaging solutions.

Vagus nerve with painful stomach and digestive system, 3D medically illustration on black background

Dietary Modulation of Gut Microbiota-X axis

This research topic aims to explore dietary modulation via gut microbiota influences peripheral organs.

Green soybean crop plants at agricultural farm field industrial agriculture landscape

Trends on Valorization of Agri-Food Waste Through Green Technologies

This Research Topic aims to publish original research on the current state of the art as well as the future developments in green technologies and possibilities in the valorization of agri-food waste and by-products.

Happy family preparing together food in the kitchen

Effects of Processing on Structure and Bioactivity of Dietary Polysaccharides and Polyphenols

This Research Topic aims to focus on the effects of processing on structure and bioactivity of dietary polysaccharides and polyphenols.

Fresh colorful spring vegetable salad with cherry tomatoes and sweet peppers in the blue bowl. Cook’s hand pouring olive oil with herbs (dressing). Healthy organic vegan lunch or snack close up.

Edible Oil: Extraction Technology, Detection Method, Quality and Nutrition Evaluation

This Research Topic will focus on four key areas: new methods, new technologies, new processes for edible oil extraction, and innovative breakthroughs to accelerate and increase efficiency in edible oil extraction.

Harvested fresh olives in the hands of farmer, Crete, Greece.

The Olive Supply Chain - From the Farm to the Table and Beyond

This research topic aims to explore and develop practices that enhance the sustainability and efficiency of the olive oil industry.

Human Liver Anatomy. 3D

Nutriomic Analysis of Food and Functional Compounds for MAFLD Prevention

This research topic aims to elucidate the nutriomic effects of foods and functional compounds on the prevention of MAFLD.

Chain of amino acid or bio molecules called protein - 3d illustration

Application of Enzyme Biotechnology in Food and Health Products

This research topic aims to facilitate the application of excellent research results by enzyme biotechnology researchers in the food and nutraceutical sectors.

Young female ecologist scientist in goggles standing in green field and working on glass transparent screen.

Integrative Multi-omics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Approaches for Superior Nutritional Quality and Stress Resilience in Crops

This research topic explores the integration of multi-omics and AI-driven approaches to enhance the nutritional quality and stress resilience of crops, aiming to develop innovative, sustainable solutions for global food security.

Dendritic cell presenting an antigen to T-lymphocytes. The antigen is a peptide from a tumor cell, bacteria or virus. They present antigens to lymphocytes activating an immune response. 3d rendering

Immunonutrition: Bridging Precision Nutrition and Modern Medicine

This research topic aims to provide evidence-based precision immunonutrition to patients in clinical practice.

Woman hands making a healthy sandwich. Vegetables in shallow focus on foreground. Cucumbers and tomatoes

Plant-Based Foods: Harmonizing Health Promotion and Sustainability Strategies from a High-Throughput Perspective

In this Research Topic, we aim to explore the metabolic profiles of various plant-based foods, elucidate their health-promoting properties, and highlight the sustainability implications regarding productive systems.

Pile of organic waste for composting as background, closeup

Innovative and Sustainable Management of Organic Food and Beverage Wastes

This Research Topic aims to address the valorization of organic wastes from food, beverages, and other industries by exploring and optimizing innovative processes.