Journal of Nutrition

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Nutrition (JN/J Nutr) publishes peer-reviewed original research papers covering all aspects of experimental nutrition in humans and other animal species; special articles such as reviews and biographies of prominent nutrition scientists; and issues, opinions, and commentaries on controversial issues in nutrition.

Supplements are frequently published to provide extended discussion of topics of special interest.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	3.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3822

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4145

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.152

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	306

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• AIN-93 Purified Diets for Laboratory Rodents: Final Report of the American Institute of Nutrition Ad Hoc Writing Committee on the Reformulation of the AIN-76A Rodent Diet

  Citation: 6489

  Authors: Philip G, Forrest H, George C

• Dietary Modulation of the Human Colonic Microbiota: Introducing the Concept of Prebiotics

  Citation: 5418

  Authors: Glenn R., Marcel B.

• Glutathione Metabolism and Its Implications for Health

  Citation: 3032

  Authors: Guoyao, Joanne R., Nancy D., Yun-Zhong, Sheng

• Dietary Intake and Bioavailability of Polyphenols

  Citation: 2670

  Authors: Augustin, Gary

• Report of the American Institute of Nutrition Ad Hoc Committee on Standards for Nutritional Studies

  Citation: 2608

  Authors:

• Sarcopenia: Origins and Clinical Relevance

  Citation: 1759

  Authors: Irwin H.

• Potential Synergy of Phytochemicals in Cancer Prevention: Mechanism of Action

  Citation: 1546

  Authors: Rui Hai

• Butyrate Enhances the Intestinal Barrier by Facilitating Tight Junction Assembly via Activation of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase in Caco-2 Cell Monolayers

  Citation: 1545

  Authors: Luying, Zhong-Rong, Robert S., Ian R., Jing

• The Effect of Retarded Growth Upon the Length of Life Span and Upon the Ultimate Body Size

  Citation: 1480

  Authors: C.M., Mary F., L.A.

• Alternative Dietary Indices Both Strongly Predict Risk of Chronic Disease

  Citation: 1477

  Authors: Stephanie E., Teresa T., Eric B., Frank B., Marjorie L., Molin, Meir J., Walter C.

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