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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Public Health Nutrition is an international peer-reviewed journal published on behalf of The Nutrition Society that publishes original papers, review articles and policy relevant papers related to nutrition and public health. Its aim is to increase knowledge and understanding of the causes of diet related disease across the world and report insights to improve nutritional quality, food security and health. The journal publishes work from low-, middle- and high-income countries on nutritional epidemiology, behavioural nutrition related to healthy, affordable and sustainable diets, food environments and food systems, evaluation of nutrition interventions and policies, and topics interacting with nutrition and health such as food and planetary health and nutrition communication.
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Impact Factor
3
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1368-9800
eISSN
1475-2727
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Article processing charges apply for Gold Open Access articles, with full funding possible through institutional agreements, COEI, Research4Life, discretionary waivers, and a 25% APC discount for Nutrition Society members; no open access publishing fees are charged for Editorials or Invited Commentaries.
Submission Instructions
Public Health Nutrition accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Research Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured with a separate paragraph for each heading. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Design, Setting, Participants, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be no more than 5000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, figures and acknowledgements. Manuscript must include at least four keywords or phrases and must declare and describe any use of AI tools, with text-generation disclosures placed in a separate acknowledgments section or footnote, data-analysis use described in the methods section, and visual-content use stated in figure captions.
References
Research Articles may include a maximum of 50 references. References must use the Vancouver system. References must be listed in numerical order, cited using superscript Arabic numerals in parentheses, reuse the same number for repeat citations, list only the first three authors followed by et al. when there are more than three authors, and use abbreviated journal titles.
Figures & Tables
For original submissions, figures and tables may be kept in their original locations in the text, while full formatting requires figures as separate electronic files and tables at the end of the main manuscript file. Figure legends must be grouped at the end of the manuscript, tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals with captions, and each table and figure must be understandable without reference to the text.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract word limit is not stated for Review Articles, although other manuscript types may have an unstructured abstract of up to 150 words. Abstract structure is not stated for Review Articles, although other manuscript types may have an unstructured abstract.
Manuscript
Systematic Review Articles with or without meta-analysis must not exceed 5000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, figures and acknowledgements. At least four keywords or phrases must be provided, and any AI-generated text, images, or analytical use must be declared and described in the manuscript in the specified location.
References
Systematic Review Articles with or without meta-analysis may include a maximum of 100 references. References must use the Vancouver system. References must be listed in numerical order, cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals in parentheses, and when a work has more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
At original submission, figures and tables can be kept in their original locations in the text, while journal formatting otherwise requires figures as separate files and tables at the end of the main manuscript file. Figure legends must be grouped at the end of the manuscript text, and tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals with captions provided.
Systematic Review Article
Cover Letter
All authors must have seen and approved the contents of the submitted manuscript.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Systematic Review Articles with or without meta-analysis must not exceed 5000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, figures and acknowledgements. At least four keywords or phrases must be included, and any use of AI tools must be declared and described in the manuscript in the appropriate section.
References
Systematic Review Articles with or without meta-analysis may include a maximum of 100 references. References must use the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, listed in numerical order, and when there are more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
For original submissions, figures and tables may be kept in their original locations in the text, but generally figures must be supplied as separate files and tables placed at the end of the main manuscript file. Figure legends must be grouped at the end of the manuscript, tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals with captions, and accessibility descriptions must be provided for all figures.
Systematic Review With Or Without Meta-Analysis
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 5000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, figures and acknowledgements. Manuscript should include at least four keywords or phrases of up to three words each, and any use of AI tools must be declared and described in the manuscript in the relevant section.
References
References may not exceed 100. References must use the Vancouver system. References must be listed in numerical order, cited in the text with the same number reused for repeat citations, and when there are more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be supplied as separate electronic files with legends grouped at the end of the manuscript text, while tables should be placed at the end of the main manuscript file rather than within the main text. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals, each table must be cited in the text with a heading and caption, and each figure must be clearly numbered and understandable without reference to the text.
Scoping Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Scoping Reviews should be no more than 5000 words, excluding the abstract, references, tables, figures and acknowledgements. Manuscripts should include at least four keywords or phrases and must declare and describe any AI tool use, with text-generation disclosures placed in a separate acknowledgments section or footnote, data-related use described in the methods or general methodology, and visual-content use stated in figure captions.
References
Scoping Reviews may include a maximum of 100 references. References should use the Vancouver system. References should be numbered consecutively in order of first citation and listed in numerical order, with only the first three authors named before et al. when there are more than three authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be supplied as separate electronic files, figure legends must be grouped at the end of the manuscript text, and tables should be placed at the end of the main manuscript file rather than within the main text. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and include captions, and each figure and table should be understandable without reference to the text with abbreviations defined.
Research Paper
Cover Letter
If a manuscript draws on a thesis, the cover letter must inform the relevant editor.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for each original research paper. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured with a separate paragraph for each heading. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Design, Setting, Participants, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Research articles must be no more than 5000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, figures and acknowledgements. Manuscripts should include at least four keywords or phrases, and any AI-generated text, images, or analytical use must be declared and described in the manuscript.
References
Research articles may include a maximum of 50 references. References must use the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation and listed in numerical order, with only the first three authors named before et al. when there are more than three authors.
Figures & Tables
For original submissions, figures and tables may be kept in their original locations in the text, but figures must otherwise be supplied as separate electronic files and tables placed at the end of the main manuscript file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and include captions, and figure legends must be grouped in a section at the end of the manuscript text.
Short Communication
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Short Communications should consist of no more than 2000 words. At least four keywords or phrases of up to three words each should be provided, and any use of AI tools must be declared and described in the manuscript in the relevant section.
References
Short Communications may include a maximum of 50 references. References should use the Vancouver system. References should be numbered consecutively in order of first citation and listed in numerical order, with more than three authors shortened to the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Short Communications may have a maximum of 3 tables or figures. Figures must be supplied as separate electronic files with legends grouped at the end of the manuscript text, while tables should be placed at the end of the main manuscript file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and captions must be provided for both.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor should be no more than 600 words. Letters to the Editor should discuss, criticise, or develop themes put forward in a usually recent paper published in the journal within the last 2 months and should not be used to publish new work. At least four keywords or phrases of up to three words each should be provided, and any use of AI tools must be declared and described in the manuscript using the specified section or location for that type of use.
References
Letters to the Editor may include a maximum of 10 references. References should use the Vancouver system. References should be numbered consecutively in order of first appearance and listed in numerical order, with only the first three authors named followed by et al. when there are more than three authors.
Figures & Tables
For original submissions, figures and tables can be kept in their original locations in the text. Figures must be supplied as separate electronic files with legends grouped at the end of the manuscript text, while tables should be placed at the end of the main manuscript file.
Recent Publications
Higher dietary diversity is associated with reduced risk of stunting among a cohort of infants in Kenya
Saralyn F Foster, Daniel Powers, Rachel R. Rickman, Shalean M Collins, Joshua D. Miller, Maricianah Onono, Pauline Wekesa, Marcela R Abrego, Anahi Ramos-Gonzales, Kayleen Whitley, Madilyn Bradley, Sera Young, Elizabeth M Widen
10.1017/s1368980026102912
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Enhancing Practical Utility and Policy Integration of Ultra-Processed Food Screeners
Kervin B. Untalan, Genessa Jesy T. Pagote, Kyle Renz G. Tejero
10.1017/s1368980026102900
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From Policy Presence to Policy Performance: Implementation Gaps in Philippine Food and Nutrition Systems under Systemic Shocks
Kervin B. Untalan, Genessa Jesy T. Pagote, Kyle Renz G. Tejero
10.1017/s1368980026102857
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How do organisations promote the nutritional health of food manufacturing employees? A scoping review and industry survey.
Georgia Rogerson, Bibi Rodgers Hunt, Louise Durrant, Hannah Theobald, Elena Philippou, Hadil Abdalla, Wendy L. Hall, Rachel Gibson
10.1017/s1368980026102833
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Growth, Nutrition, and Immune Function in Infants and Toddlers
Yingli Lin, Dongshui Kang, Qi Chen, Shuang Chen
10.1017/s1368980026102808
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median calendar days are tracked for submission to first decision, submission to acceptance, and receipt in production to online publication with a DOI.
Reformat to Public Health Nutrition using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
Authors are invited to submit a cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief with a 200 to 300 word explanation of how the article is within scope, advances the field, and is relevant to an international readership. Authors contributing to a funded supplement should identify the supplement in the cover letter.
Reformat to Public Health Nutrition using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article processing charges apply for Gold Open Access articles. Editorials and Invited Commentaries incur no open access publishing fees. Nutrition Society members acting as corresponding author receive a 25% APC discount.
Reformat to Public Health Nutrition using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Nutritional Studies and Diet
Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Obesity and Health Practices
Sodium Intake and Health
Nutrition, Health, and Society Studies
Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Diet and metabolism studies
Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
Folate and B Vitamins Research
Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Vitamin D Research Studies
Eating Disorders and Behaviors
Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
Physical Activity and Health