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.

Peptide in Promoting Lactation and Infant Development
Background: As scientific understanding of nutrition advances, the importance of breastfeeding is more widely recognized.

Seaweeds as a Promising Alternative Protein Source for the Sustainable World
The goal of this Research Topic is to collect updated research and review articles on protein extraction, modification, and application from various seaweeds.

Health Impacts and Commodity Development of Nutrients in Citrus Fruits
This Research Topic aims to collect both original research and reviews on citrus fruits natural phytochemicals

Mediterranean Diet for Healthy Aging
This Research Topic will bring together original randomized controlled studies, population-based surveys, comprehensive reviews, and metanalyses conducted on humans that deal with recent advances in “Mediterranean Diet for Healthy Aging”.

Polyphenols and Betalains in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
This topic seeks to delve into the exploration of polyphenols and betalains, examining their intricate association with various mechanisms of action such as hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects

The Role of Biorefineries in Enhancing Nutritional Sustainability
This research topic will welcome original research articles, reviews, short communications, and opinions about the role of biorefineries in enhancing nutritional sustainability

Advanced Nutritional Research Driven by Artificial Intelligence
This research topic aims to establish a prominent platform at the intersection of Clinical Nutrition, Artificial Intelligence, Chronic Disease Management, Nutritional Intervention, and Health Management.

Systemic Markers of Muscle Loss – Volume II
Given the outstanding impact of 'Systemic Markes of Muscle Loss’, Frontiers in Nutrition is happy to launch Volume II of this successful Research Topic.

Nutritional Indicators and Implications for Human Health
This research aims to bring together cutting-edge research on various nutritional indicators, encompassing both traditional metrics and emerging markets, and evaluating the impact of nutrition interventions on health outcomes.

Ensuring Safe Infant Formula and Baby Food
This Special Issue is dedicated to addressing the processing challenges inherent in the production of infant formula and baby food, offering insights into microbial and chemical contaminants.

Structure Modification and Activity Evaluation of Phytochemicals
This research topic aims to fill the gap in the structural modification of natural products and the detection of the activity of modified components.

Recent Advances in Quality Control Technology for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The purpose of this research topic is to report on the latest advances in maintaining the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables.

The Intersection of Genes, Nutrition and Disease: A Nutritional Perspective from Mendelian Randomization to Disease Pathogenic Mechanisms
The purpose of this Research Topic is to build an interdisciplinary communication platform focusing on the intersection of "genes, nutrition and disease", aiming to promote in-depth exploration and innovation in this cutting-edge field.

Eating Disorders and Eating Disorder Awareness
Background: Given the rising incidence of cases of people affected by eating disorders and some studies even suggesting an “epidemic” of eating disorders, we would like to analyze via an interdisciplinary approach the current situation

Storage and Deep-Processing of Fruit and Vegetable Products
The purpose of this topic is to shed light on the mechanisms involved in the drying and processing of fruits and vegetables as well as how to implement the intensive processing pathway using various pre-treatment technologies and drying technologies

Food System Resilience, Disaster Preparedness & Response
The objective of this Special Research Topic is to address the challenges faced by food systems in the context of natural & human caused disasters