Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Advances in Nutrition publishes literature reviews focused on key findings and recent research in areas of interest to nutritional scientists and biomedical researchers, including biochemical, molecular, genetic, clinical, epidemiologic, public health, and nutrition education topics. The journal also publishes Perspectives, Letters to the Editor, supplements, and Nutrient Information briefs, and all submitted material with scientific content undergoes peer review before acceptance for publication.
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Subject
Nutrition & Dietetics
Impact Factor
9.2
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2161-8313
eISSN
2156-5376
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 5,310 (excluding taxes)
Submission Instructions
Advances In Nutrition accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured and written in complete sentences. Abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript should include Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, and References. Manuscript must include 5–10 keywords below the abstract, an Acknowledgments section with authors’ contributions and data sharing plan, and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI assisted technologies in the writing process before the References list.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in text as Arabic numerals in parentheses before punctuation, and list the first 6 authors followed by “et al.” when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the text file following the references, while each figure must be submitted as a separate file with legends compiled in the manuscript text file. Tables and figures must be cited sequentially in the text with the first citation of each in bold font.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An unstructured abstract is required for Reviews. Abstract must be unstructured and state the purpose of the article while emphasizing the major concepts and conclusions.
Manuscript
Include 5–10 keywords below the abstract, a Declaration of Interest statement for each author, a statement identifying who is responsible for the design, writing, and final content, a statement affirming that all authors have read and approved the manuscript, and a 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI assisted technologies in the writing process' section before the references if applicable.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in the text as Arabic numerals in parentheses before punctuation, and list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the text file following the references and not uploaded separately, while each figure must be submitted as a separate file with legends provided in the manuscript text file. Tables and figures must be cited sequentially in the text, with the first citation of each in bold font.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Include 5–10 keywords below the abstract and add a 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI assisted technologies in the writing process' section before the references to disclose any AI-assisted writing use.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in the order first mentioned in the text using Arabic numerals in parentheses. List all authors when there are 6 or fewer, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6, and do not use unpublished observations, personal communications, or abstracts from scientific meetings not published in peer-reviewed journals as references.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the text file following the references and not uploaded separately, while each figure must be submitted as a separate file with legends provided in the manuscript text file. Tables and figures must be cited sequentially in the text, with the first citation of each in bold font.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include a Declaration of Interest statement for each author, 5–10 keywords below the abstract, and a 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI assisted technologies in the writing process' section before the References list disclosing any AI use in writing.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in the order first mentioned in the text using Arabic numerals in parentheses. List all authors when there are 6 or fewer, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6, and avoid citing unpublished observations, personal communications, or non-peer-reviewed meeting abstracts.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript text file following the references and not uploaded separately, while each figure must be submitted as a separate file with legends provided in the manuscript text file. Tables and figures must be cited sequentially in the text, with each table starting on a new page and each table title or figure legend containing enough detail to be understood independently of the text.
Scoping Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Include 5–10 keywords below the abstract and add a 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI assisted technologies in the writing process' section before the references if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited in the text as Arabic numerals in parentheses before punctuation. List all authors when there are 6 or fewer, list the first 6 followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6, and avoid using unpublished observations, personal communications, or non-peer-reviewed meeting abstracts as references.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript text file following the references, while each figure must be submitted as a separate file with legends provided in the manuscript text file. Tables and figures must be cited sequentially in the text, and each table title and figure legend must provide enough detail to be understood without referring to the main text.
Umbrella Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Include 5–10 keywords below the abstract and add a 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI assisted technologies in the writing process' section before the References if generative AI or AI-assisted writing tools were used.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in the text as Arabic numerals in parentheses before punctuation, and list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript text file following the references and not uploaded separately, while each figure must be submitted as a separate file with legends provided in the manuscript text file. Tables and figures must be cited sequentially in the text, with the first citation of each in bold font.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor are limited to 1000 words. The title must begin with “Letter to the Editor…” or “Reply to [AUTHOR(S)].” A Declaration of Interests statement and sources of funding must be provided.
References
Letters to the Editor may include up to 10 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention in the text and cited as Arabic numerals in parentheses before punctuation, with up to 6 authors listed in full and the first 6 followed by “et al.” when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the text file following the references and not uploaded separately, while each figure must be submitted as a separate file with legends compiled in the manuscript text file.
Recent Publications
Dietary Patterns and Cardiovascular Diseases in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Observational Studies
Janett Barbaresko, Lisa Kannenberg, Edyta Schaefer, Alexander Lang, Lukas Schwingshackl, Manuela Neuenschwander, Sabrina Schlesinger
10.1016/j.advnut.2026.100640
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Interrelationships between refined carbohydrates, periodontal diseases, and cognitive decline: a narrative review
Daisy Recchia, Michel Raymond, Claire Berticat, Sylvaine Artero
10.1016/j.advnut.2026.100657
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
3 days from submission to first decision; 37 days from submission to decision after review; 99 days from submission to acceptance.
Reformat to Advances In Nutrition using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
Cover letters are optional and may be added to the Comments field. Editors encourage authors to use the cover letter to indicate the novelty or noteworthy features of the submission.
Reformat to Advances In Nutrition using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 5,310 (excluding taxes).
Reformat to Advances In Nutrition using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
Infant Nutrition and Health
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
Fatty Acid Research and Health
Gut microbiota and health
Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
Big Data and Digital Economy
Birth, Development, and Health
Folate and B Vitamins Research
Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques