Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), the official journal of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, is a refereed, scientific periodical that serves as a global resource for all professionals with an interest in nutrition education; nutrition and physical activity behavior theories and intervention outcomes; complementary and alternative medicine related to nutrition behaviors; food environment; food, nutrition, and physical activity communication strategies including technology; nutrition-related economics; food safety education; and scholarship of learning related to these areas.

The purpose of JNEB is to document and disseminate original research and emerging issues and practices relevant to these areas worldwide.

The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior welcomes evidence-based manuscripts that provide new insights and useful findings related to nutrition education research, practice and policy.

The content areas of JNEB reflect the diverse interests in nutrition and physical activity related to public health, nutritional sciences, education, behavioral economics, family and consumer sciences, and eHealth, including the interests of community-based nutrition-practitioners.

As the Society's official journal, JNEB also includes policy statements, issue perspectives, position papers, and member communications.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.743

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	99

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7496

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	740

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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.

• Content Analysis: Review of Methods and Their Applications in Nutrition Education

  Citation: 1019

  Authors: Nancy L., Nancy S., Daniel R.

• Role of Food Prepared Away from Home in the American Diet, 1977-78 versus 1994-96: Changes and Consequences

  Citation: 656

  Authors: Joanne F., Biing-Hwan, Elizabeth

• Enhancing Student Engagement Using the Flipped Classroom

  Citation: 569

  Authors: Mary Beth, Scott, Gina

• Fruit and Vegetable Intake among Urban Community Gardeners

  Citation: 381

  Authors: Katherine, Elizabeth, Richard A., Daniel J.

• Past, Present, and Future of eHealth and mHealth Research to Improve Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviors

  Citation: 379

  Authors: Corneel, Andre M., Camille E., Melanie, Nicole, Susan L., Michael L., Sanjoti, Carol A.

• The Meaning of Food in Our Lives: A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Eating and Well-Being

  Citation: 267

  Authors: Paul

• Impact of Cooking and Home Food Preparation Interventions Among Adults: Outcomes and Implications for Future Programs

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Marla, Amanda C., Jamie S., Melissa N.

• Health Communication Campaigns and Their Impact on Behavior

  Citation: 256

  Authors: Leslie B.

• Do Food-Related Experiences in the First 2 Years of Life Predict Dietary Variety in School-Aged Children?

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Jean D., Betty Ruth, Wendy, Paula, Kathleen

• Prevalence and Correlates of Food Insecurity Among Students Attending a Midsize Rural University in Oregon

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Megan M., Daniel F., Doris I., Leticia

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