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An international journal on diabetes, atherosclerosis and human nutrition and the official journal of the Italian Society of Diabetology, the Italian Society for the Study of Atherosclerosis, and the Italian Society of Human Nutrition. The journal focuses on the interplay between nutritional and metabolic alterations and cardiovascular disorders, with original clinical and experimental findings in clinical and preventive medicine and vascular biology.
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Impact Factor
3.7
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0939-4753
eISSN
1590-3729
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Article Publishing Charge: USD 3560 for open access articles; no open access publication fee under the subscription model.
Submission Instructions
Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. It must state that all authors have seen and approved the submitted work, that the work has not been published or submitted elsewhere except as an abstract, and any financial or other relationships that might cause a conflict of interest.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 4000 words, including the list of authors and affiliations, corresponding author details, acknowledgements, key words, and figure legends. Manuscripts must include 3-8 keywords, and use of AI Tools in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list when the paper is first submitted.
References
Original Articles must include no more than 60 references. Numbered citation style. References in the text must be cited by number in square brackets, the reference list must be numbered in order of appearance, and all listed references must be cited in the text and vice versa.
Figures & Tables
Original Articles must include a maximum of 6 figures/tables. Figures and tables must be uploaded separately, with all figures and tables cited in the text matching the files provided. All figures must be uploaded with captions, all tables must be uploaded with titles, descriptions, and footnotes, and color use in print must be clearly indicated for any figures.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
The cover letter must state that all authors have seen and approved the study submitted, that no part of the work has been published or is under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, and include a statement of financial or other relationships that might lead to a conflict of interest.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Maximum 250 words. Structured. Aims, Data Synthesis, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Maximum 6000 words including the acknowledgments. Manuscripts must include 3-8 keywords, highlights, and a declaration of the use of generative AI in manuscript preparation.
References
Maximum 120 references. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text, cited with numbers in square brackets, and all references listed must be cited in the text and vice versa.
Figures & Tables
No more than 8 tables and/or figures. Systematic reviews must provide a description and analytical graphic representation of the process.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. It must state that all authors have seen and approved the submission and that no part of the work has been published or is under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, and it must include the disclosure of financial or other relationships that might lead to a conflict of interest.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. Null. The abstract must include the unique PROSPERO registration number.
Manuscript
Meta-Analyses must follow the same guidelines as Systematic Reviews. Highlights are mandatory, manuscripts must include 3-8 keywords, and use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References
References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text, cited by number in square brackets, and every reference list entry must be cited in the text and vice versa.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be uploaded separately with the required captions, titles, descriptions, and footnotes. All figure and table citations in the text must match the submitted files, and color use in print should be indicated for any figures.
Short Review Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. It must state that all authors have seen and approved the submission, that no part has been published or is under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, and provide any financial or other conflict-of-interest relationships.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Up to 250 words.
Manuscript
No more than 4000 words. Manuscripts must include 3-8 keywords, and use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list when first submitted.
References
No more than 80 references. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text, cited in the text by number(s) in square brackets, and every reference listed must be cited in the text and vice versa.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be uploaded with captions or titles, descriptions, and footnotes as applicable, and all citations in the text must match the files provided.
Consensus Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all authors have approved the submission, that the work has not been published or submitted elsewhere except as an abstract, and disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Up to 250 words.
Manuscript
No more than 6000 words. Manuscripts must include 3-8 keywords and a declared use of generative AI in manuscript preparation if applicable.
References
No more than 120 references. References must be numbered in the order cited, with text citations shown as numbers in square brackets.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be uploaded separately, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. Figures and tables must include captions or titles as applicable, and all figure and table citations in the text must match the submitted files.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. It must state that all authors have seen and approved the submission, that no part of the work has been published or is under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, and any financial or other relationships that might lead to a conflict of interest.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Maximum 200 words.
Manuscript
Maximum 1500 words, including authors and affiliations, corresponding author, keywords, acknowledgments, and figure legends. Manuscripts must include 3-8 keywords, highlights, and a declaration of use of generative AI in manuscript preparation.
References
No more than 20 references. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, with citations shown as numbers in square brackets, and the reference list must include only items cited in the text.
Figures & Tables
No more than 3 tables or figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded separately, with all figure and table citations in the text matching the files provided. Figures must have captions, tables must have titles, descriptions, and footnotes, and color use in print must be clearly indicated.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all authors have approved the submission, that no part of the work has been published or is under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, and it must include any financial or other conflicts of interest.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Maximum 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor must be no longer than 500 words. Manuscripts must include 3-8 keywords and any use of generative AI in preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References
References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, cited in the text by number in square brackets, and the text and reference list must match exactly.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be uploaded separately with the manuscript files. Figures must have relevant captions, tables must have titles, descriptions, and footnotes, figure and table citations must match the files provided, and authors must indicate if color should be used for any figures in print.
Recent Publications
Physical activity and eating behaviours associated with mental health in children and adolescents: the DELICIOUS project
F. Furnari, G. Scardino, J. Di Giorgio, A. Mata, A. Chacón, P. Busó, A. Ammar, G. Grosso, J. Godos
10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104889
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Application of mass spectrometry imaging to evaluate the in vivo metabolic fate of (+)-catechin
M. Berzaghi, F. Potì, M. Palumbo, B. Mattina, I. Bilotti, N. Tosi, L. Capozzi, S. Dobani, C. Favari, J.F. Rinaldi De Alvarenga, C. Curti, E. Viale, I. Zanotti, P. Mena, M. Savi, D. Del Rio, L. Bresciani
10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104894
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KIDMED-IT: Reliability and Validation of the 2019 update KIDMED in the Italian Context
A. Fognani, A. Mannocci, C. Altavilla, L. Bonfrate, M. Dinu
10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104919
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THERMOS-LUNCH: Impact of meal eco-footprint on thermogenesis, respiratory quotient, and hydration in college students
F. Bibi, C. Franchini, D. Callegaro, A. Rosi, F. Scazzina
10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104925
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Determinants of diet quality and Mediterranean Diet adherence in children and adolescents: the DELICIOUS project
A. Di Mauro, D. Aversa, C. Gozzo, D.M. Battiato, A. Mata, A. Chacón, P. Busó, G. Grosso, J. Godos
10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104910
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Proof corrections are requested within two days.
Reformat to Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required and must confirm author approval, exclusive submission, conflict of interest disclosure, and clinical trial registration details when applicable.
Reformat to Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access articles require an APC of USD 3560 excluding taxes; subscription articles have no open access publication fee.
Reformat to Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Nutritional Studies and Diet
Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
Diet and metabolism studies
Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Fatty Acid Research and Health
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
Diabetes Treatment and Management
Sodium Intake and Health
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
Birth, Development, and Health
Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Diabetes Management and Research
Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling