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Frequently Asked Questions
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Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the official research publication of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It publishes peer-reviewed research and practice-focused work across food, nutrition, and dietetics, including original research, focused meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and innovative research applications, with relevance to dietitians and allied health fields.
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Subject
Nutrition & Dietetics
Impact Factor
4
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
2212-2672
eISSN
2212-2680
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Open access APC: USD 4000 for Original research and Reviews; USD 910 for Case reports and Short communications, excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.
Submission Instructions
Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Paper
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with submission.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The structured abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include Background, Objective, Design, Participants/setting, Intervention when applicable, Main outcome measures, Statistical analyses performed, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be 3,500 to 5,000 words excluding the abstract, tables and figures, and references. The manuscript must include a Research Snapshot before the abstract and the sections Introduction/Background, Methods, Results, Discussion including strengths and limitations, Conclusions, and References. The manuscript must include a 75-100 word Research Snapshot with Research Question and Key Findings, and any AI use in manuscript preparation must be disclosed in a declaration section at the end of the manuscript immediately before the references.
References
References and citations must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order as superscript Arabic numerals and include inclusive page numbers for periodical articles.
Figures & Tables
Research Papers must include 2 to 6 tables and/or figures. Each table and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, and each figure must include a brief legend.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with submission.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The structured abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions only.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be 4,000 to 5,000 words excluding the abstract, tables and figures, and references. Systematic Reviews must include a Research Snapshot before the abstract and the sections Introduction/Background, Methods, Results, Discussion including strengths and limitations, Conclusions, and References. The manuscript must include a 75-100 word Research Snapshot with Research Question and Key Findings, and any AI use in writing must be disclosed in a declaration section at the end of the manuscript.
References
References and citations must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order as superscript Arabic numerals and listed at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Systematic Reviews must include 2 to 6 tables and/or figures. Each table and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Systematic Reviews must include appropriate tables and graphics, including a table with descriptive information for each included study.
Scoping Review
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required with the submission.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Structured abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions only.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 4,000 to 5,000 words excluding abstract, tables and figures, and references. Manuscript must include a Research Snapshot before the abstract and the sections Introduction/Background, Methods, Results, Discussion including strengths and limitations, Conclusions, and References. Manuscript must include a 75-100 word Research Snapshot with the sections Research Question and Key Findings, and if AI or AI-assisted technologies are used in writing, a declaration section must appear at the end of the manuscript before the references.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript must include 2 to 6 tables and/or figures. Each table and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, and each figure must include a brief legend.
Narrative Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The unstructured abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be 4,000 to 5,000 words excluding abstract, tables/figures, and references. Narrative Reviews must identify the article as a Narrative Review in the title and include Introduction/Background, Methods, Results which may be separate or combined with Discussion, Discussion including strengths and limitations, Conclusions, and References. The manuscript must include a 75-100 word Research Snapshot with Research Question and Key Findings before the abstract, an unstructured summary covering applicable background, objective, brief review summary, and implications, a reported literature search completed within 1 year of submission, and an AI declaration section at the end of the manuscript if AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order as superscript Arabic numerals and include inclusive page numbers for periodical articles.
Figures & Tables
Narrative Reviews must include 2 to 6 tables and/or figures. Each table and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Tables and figures must be understandable on their own, numbered consecutively in the order cited, and figures must include a brief legend.
Research Brief
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with the submission.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The structured abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include Background, Objective, Design, Participants/setting, Intervention when applicable, Main outcome measures, Statistical analyses performed, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be 2,500 to 3,000 words excluding abstract, tables/figures, and references. The manuscript must include a Research Snapshot before the abstract and the sections Introduction/Background, Methods, Results, Discussion including strengths and limitations, Conclusions, and References. A Research Snapshot of 75 to 100 words with the sections Research Question and Key Findings must appear before the abstract, and any AI use in manuscript preparation must be disclosed in a declaration section at the end of the manuscript immediately before the references.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals and included at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Research Briefs must include 1 to 3 tables and/or figures. Each table and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, each figure must include a brief legend, and data may be presented only once in either table, figure, or text.
Case Study
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The unstructured abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured. The abstract must state what is unique about the case and its contribution to the literature, the main symptoms or clinical findings, the main diagnoses, therapeutic interventions and outcomes, and the main take-away lesson(s).
Manuscript
Case Studies must be 2,000 words or less excluding abstract, tables and figures, and references. Case Studies must include Introduction/Background, Clinical Case, Discussion, Conclusions, and References, with the Clinical Case organized into Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention, and Nutrition Monitoring/Evaluation. The manuscript must include 2 to 5 keywords including “case report” and, if AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, a declaration section at the end of the manuscript immediately before the references naming the tool, its purpose, and the authors’ oversight.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order as superscript Arabic numerals with inclusive page numbers provided for periodical articles.
Figures & Tables
Case Studies must include 3 to 4 tables and/or figures. Each table and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, each figure must include a brief legend, and each table or figure must be understandable on its own.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 750 words or less. Manuscript must include a body and references. If AI or AI-assisted technologies are used in the writing process, a declaration section must be included at the end of the manuscript immediately before the references stating the tool used, its purpose, and the authors’ oversight or responsibility.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order as superscript Arabic numerals.
Figures & Tables
Letters may include up to 1 table and/or figure. Each table and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited, and each figure must include a brief legend.
Recent Publications
Introducing the Academy’s 2026–2027 President: Tammy L. Randall, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND
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10.1016/j.jand.2026.156348
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Board of Directors 2026-2027
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10.1016/j.jand.2026.156352
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Diagnostic accuracy and agreement between computed tomography and a single frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis device for body composition assessment in head and neck cancer
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Internalized Weight Bias is Associated with Dysregulated Affect and Binge Eating in Daily Life Among Adults of High Body Weight with and without HIV
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10.1016/j.jand.2026.156388
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
5 days from submission to first decision; 88 days from submission to decision after review; 231 days from submission to acceptance.
Reformat to Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required with each submission and each round of revision. It serves as an informal introduction and should provide relevant information for the editors that is not included in the manuscript text.
Reformat to Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access APC: USD 4000 for Original research and Reviews; USD 910 for Case reports and Short communications, excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.
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