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NEW Call for papers: Evidencing the Impact of Diet on Sports Performance

We are pleased to announce that BMC Nutrition and BMC Sports Science, Medicine, and Rehabilitation are now accepting submissions to a new cross-journal article collection covering basic and clinical research into how diet influences sport performance and exercise.

BMC Nutrition is recruiting new Editorial Board Members. More information here.

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Indexing update

We are pleased to announce that BMC Nutrition has been accepted for indexing in ESCI, PubMed Central and Scopus. Journal content will be available to view in these indexing databases shortly.

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A longitudinal study of fruit juice consumption during preschool years and subsequent diet quality and BMI

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine determined through a longitudinal study that pre-school consumption of 100% fruit juice is associated with beneficial effects on fruit intake and diet quality without having any adverse effects on BMI during childhood and adolescence.

BMC Series Focus Issues

October: Focus on Stem Cells

With Stem Cell Awareness day on the 13th October this year we have compiled an article collection from across different BMC Series journals covering aspects of basic stem cell biology; in vitro differentiation studies; stem-cell based therapy studies for various conditions in animal models; technical advancements and ethical issues.

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September: Patient and public involvement in research

In recognition of World Patient Safety Awareness day on 17th September, the BMC Series presents a focus issue on Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research. We have collated free-to-read content from across our journals - showcasing patient perspectives, research into the study of PPI, and engaging public partners as co-authors in research.

Aims and scope

BMC Nutrition is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of nutritional sciences, including public health nutrition and global interventions, nutritional epidemiology, the biological underpinnings of nutrition in the body, clinical nutrition, health and nutrition throughout the lifecourse, and dietary supplementation for improvement in health and performance. The journal also welcomes papers on developments in nutritional research tools and novel technologies.

Peer Review Taxonomy

This journal is participating in a pilot of NISO/STM's Working Group on Peer Review Taxonomy, to identify and standardize definitions and terminology in peer review practices in order to make the peer review process for articles and journals more transparent. Further information on the pilot is available here.

The following summary describes the peer review process for this journal:

Identity transparency: Single anonymized
Reviewer interacts with: Editor
Review information published: Review reports. Reviewer Identities reviewer opt in. Author/reviewer communication

We welcome your feedback on this Peer Review Taxonomy Pilot. Please can you take the time to complete this short survey.

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Effects of nutritional supplementation on glucose metabolism and insulin function among people with HIV initiating ART

Authors: Hiwot Amare, Mette F. Olsen, Henrik Friis, Pernille Kæstel, Åse B. Andersen, Alemseged Abdissa, Daniel Yilma, Tsinuel Girma and Daniel Faurholt-Jepsen

Content type: Research article

18 October 2021
Patterns of wasting among pregnant and lactating women in Uganda, 2015–2018: analysis of Nutrition surveillance data

Authors: Irene Byakatonda Kyamwine, Samalie Namukose, Yvette Wibabara, Lilian Bulage, Benon Kwesiga, Alex Riolexus Ario and Julie R. Harris

Content type: Research

14 October 2021
Barriers and facilitators of nutrition assessment, counseling, and support for tuberculosis patients: a qualitative study

Authors: Meaza Girma Degefa, Afework Mulugeta Bezabih, Znabu Hadush Kahsay and Abate Bekele Belachew

Content type: Research article

13 October 2021
Association between serum zinc levels and basic physical functioning: secondary data analysis of NHANES 2011–14

Authors: Jen-Tzer Gau, Bhakti Chavan, Yang Li, Brian C. Clark and Zelalem T. Haile

Content type: Research

11 October 2021
Prevalence of undernutrition and potential risk factors among children below five years of age in Somali region, Ethiopia: evidence from 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey

Authors: Damitie Kebede and Alebel Aynalem

Content type: Research

7 October 2021

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Household dietary diversity and associated factors among residents of finote selam town, north west Ethiopia: a cross sectional study

Authors: Getnet Mekuria, Yalewsew Wubneh and Tilahun Tewabe

Content type: Research article

21 March 2017
Vitamin C ameliorates tetrahydrocannabinol-induced spermatotoxicity in-vitro

Authors: Abdullateef Isiaka Alagbonsi and Luqman Aribidesi Olayaki

Content type: Research article

24 November 2020
Nutrition knowledge, attitude and practices among urban primary school children in Nairobi City, Kenya: a KAP study

Authors: Dorcus Mbithe D. Kigaru, Cornelia Loechl, Thabisile Moleah, C. W. Macharia-Mutie and Zipporah W. Ndungu

Content type: Research article

29 December 2015
Weight-for-height and mid-upper-arm circumference should be used independently to diagnose acute malnutrition: policy implications

Authors: Emmanuel Grellety and Michael H. Golden

Content type: Research article

5 February 2016
Postprandial energy metabolism and substrate oxidation in response to the inclusion of a sugar- or non-nutritive sweetened beverage with meals differing in protein content

Authors: Shanon L. Casperson, Clint Hall and James N. Roemmich

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21 July 2017

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Journal News Updates

NEW Call for papers: Evidencing the Impact of Diet on Sports Performance

Indexing update

Editor's Picks

A longitudinal study of fruit juice consumption during preschool years and subsequent diet quality and BMI

BMC Series Focus Issues

October: Focus on Stem Cells

September: Patient and public involvement in research

Aims and scope

Peer Review Taxonomy

Journal Editor

Assistant Editor

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BMC Series Blog

Highlights of the BMC Series – July 2021

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Effects of nutritional supplementation on glucose metabolism and insulin function among people with HIV initiating ART

Patterns of wasting among pregnant and lactating women in Uganda, 2015–2018: analysis of Nutrition surveillance data

Barriers and facilitators of nutrition assessment, counseling, and support for tuberculosis patients: a qualitative study

Association between serum zinc levels and basic physical functioning: secondary data analysis of NHANES 2011–14

Prevalence of undernutrition and potential risk factors among children below five years of age in Somali region, Ethiopia: evidence from 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey

Household dietary diversity and associated factors among residents of finote selam town, north west Ethiopia: a cross sectional study

Vitamin C ameliorates tetrahydrocannabinol-induced spermatotoxicity in-vitro

Nutrition knowledge, attitude and practices among urban primary school children in Nairobi City, Kenya: a KAP study

Weight-for-height and mid-upper-arm circumference should be used independently to diagnose acute malnutrition: policy implications

Postprandial energy metabolism and substrate oxidation in response to the inclusion of a sugar- or non-nutritive sweetened beverage with meals differing in protein content

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