Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging

Aims & Scope

There is increasing scientific and clinical interest in the interactions of nutrition and health as part of the aging process.

This interest is due to the important role that nutrition plays throughout the life span.

This role affects the growth and development of the body during childhood, affects the risk of acute and chronic diseases, the maintenance of physiological processes and the biological process of aging.

A major aim of "The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging" is to contribute to the improvement of knowledge regarding the relationships between nutrition and the aging process from birth to old age.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4
2024	4.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.230

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	111

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3412

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2338

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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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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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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.

• Validation of the Mini Nutritional Assessment short-form (MNA®-SF): A practical tool for identification of nutritional status

  Citation: 1581

  Authors: M.J., J.M., C., W., Y., T., D.R., P., K.E., M., A.C., D., B., C.C.

• Gait speed at usual pace as a predictor of adverse outcomes in community-dwelling older people an International Academy on Nutrition and Aging (IANA) Task Force

  Citation: 1507

  Authors: Gabor, Y., S., J., O., M., M., L.M., S., M., F., G., P., A., M., B.

• A simple frailty questionnaire (FRAIL) predicts outcomes in middle aged African Americans

  Citation: 1491

  Authors: John E., T.K., D.K.

• The I.A.N.A. task force on frailty assessment of older people in clinical practice

  Citation: 856

  Authors: G.Abellan, Y., H., J.E., S.B., B.

• Cognitive frailty: Rational and definition from an (I.A.N.A./I.A.G.G.) International Consensus Group

  Citation: 835

  Authors: Eirini, M., M., G., P.-J., S., P., F., M.E., V., F., A., P., S., Y., J., J.L., B.

• International Exercise Recommendations in Older Adults (ICFSR): Expert Consensus Guidelines

  Citation: 831

  Authors: Mikel, R.A., J.E., S.D., I., H., M., R., E.L., M., L.-K., P., G., L., R.A., A., L.M., S.D.R., B., S., F., N., F.C., E., M., R., L., Y., J.G., O., D.T., D.L., C. Won, J., B., M. Fiatarone

• International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Sarcopenia (ICFSR): Screening, Diagnosis and Management

  Citation: 806

  Authors: Elsa, J.E., A.J., H., S.B., J., J.M., M., B.C., M., J., C.C., M., D.L., R., F., D.T., R., C.W., O., F.C., B., J., L., L., R.A., L., T., S.M.L., L., S.D., J., L.M., I., I., J.M.G.A., M., B.

• Sarcopenia: Its assessment, etiology, pathogenesis, consequences and future perspectives

  Citation: 777

  Authors: Y., S., G. Abellan, J.E., M., G., J., R., F., Y., W.M.C., B.

• Physical Frailty: ICFSR International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Identification and Management

  Citation: 746

  Authors: E., J.E., A.J., L., L., L.P., J., I., A., J., F., J., F.C., J.M., L., R.A., B., H., E.O., C.W., A., T., T., L.M., L., S., M., H.A., J.M., J., M., J., A.M., J.Y., D.L., B.

• Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations

  Citation: 670

  Authors: W., I., P., F., R., D.V., Leocadio

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