Focus and Scope
The journal covers topics such as:
The scope of research in nutrition and health is the range or limitation of topics that can be researched in the field of nutrition and health. The scope of research in nutrition and health can vary depending on the purpose, method, and approach of the research. However, in general, the scope of research in nutrition and health can include:
1. Clinical nutrition aspects, which are nutrition aspects related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to nutrition, such as diabetes, obesity, anemia, etc.
2. Public health nutrition aspects, which are nutrition aspects related to the nutritional status of a population or a specific group, such as children under five, pregnant women, elderly, etc. This aspect also includes factors that affect nutritional status, such as dietary patterns, food access, nutrition education, etc.
3. Sports nutrition aspects, which are nutrition aspects related to the physical performance and health of athletes or people who exercise. This aspect covers nutritional needs, dietary supplements, hydration, recovery, etc.
4. Molecular nutrition aspects, which are nutrition aspects related to the molecular and cellular mechanisms of nutrients in the body. This aspect includes nutrient-genetic interactions, nutrient-metabolism interactions, nutrient-immunology interactions, etc.
5. Biochemical nutrition aspects, which are nutrition aspects related to the chemical structure and biological function of nutrients in the body. This aspect covers nutrient metabolism, nutrient enzymes, nutrient biomarkers, etc.
6. Functional food aspects, which are nutrition aspects related to food that has additional benefits besides its nutritional value. Functional food can be natural or processed food that contains bioactive components that can modify body functions and provide health effects.