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Journal of Nutrition

The Journal of Nutrition is an official monthly publication of the American Society for Nutrition and publishes peer-reviewed original research, reviews, biographies, commentaries, issues, and opinions covering experimental nutrition in humans and other animal species, with emphasis on human, animal, population, cellular, and molecular nutrition.

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Subject Nutrition & Dietetics

Impact Factor 3.8

Quartile Q2

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0022-3166

eISSN 1541-6100

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Article Publishing Charge: USD 5310 excluding taxes for all articles published open access.

Submission Instructions

Journal of 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 An abstract is required. Abstracts must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.

Manuscript The Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections must not exceed 5000 words. The manuscript must include Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, statement of authors’ contributions to manuscript, data sharing plan, and References. The manuscript must include a Statement of Significance, keywords, and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.

References NLM ICMJE Recommendations and Citing Medicine, 2nd edition. For journal articles with more than 6 authors, list the first 6 authors before et al.; for 6 or fewer authors, list all authors.

Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the text file following the references, and each figure must be submitted in a separate file. Tables and figures must be cited sequentially in the text, and each table and figure legend must be detailed enough to be intelligible without the text.

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Recent Publications

Inverse Association between the Omega-3 Index and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio: Pooled Results from Four Supplementation Trials

Michael I. McBurney, Nathan L. Tintle, Jason Westra, Mélanie Plourde, Michael Flock, David M. Mutch, Charles B. Stephensen, John W. Newman, William S. Harris

10.1016/j.tjnut.2026.101663

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Nutrition 2026 – Join The Global Nutrition Community in Washington D.C. (USA), July 25-28

10.1016/s0022-3166(26)00289-0

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10.1016/s0022-3166(26)00284-1

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Letter to the Editor: Rethinking TRPM7 as a Target in Colorectal Polyp Prevention

Chutharat Thanchonnang, Schawanya K Rattanapitoon, Nav La, Nathkapach K Rattanapitoon

10.1016/j.tjnut.2026.101533

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Editorial Board

10.1016/s0022-3166(26)00285-3

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

6 days to first decision, 35 days to decision after review, 105 days to acceptance.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publication requires an Article Publishing Charge of USD 5310 excluding taxes for all articles. Subscription articles have no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Diet and metabolism studies Muscle metabolism and nutrition Nutritional Studies and Diet Animal Nutrition and Physiology Fatty Acid Research and Health Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Folate and B Vitamins Research Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Trace Elements in Health Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress Child Nutrition and Water Access Iron Metabolism and Disorders Birth, Development, and Health Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices Big Data and Digital Economy Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Human auditory perception and evaluation Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Infant Nutrition and Health Biochemical effects in animals Educational Robotics and Engineering