Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the premier source for the practice and science of food, nutrition, and dietetics.

The monthly, peer-reviewed journal presents original articles prepared by scholars and practitioners and is the most widely read professional publication in the field.

The Journal focuses on advancing professional knowledge across the range of research and practice issues such as: nutritional science, medical nutrition therapy, public health nutrition, food science and biotechnology, foodservice systems, leadership and management, and dietetics education.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.166

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	202

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3741

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1798

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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 Agricultural and Biological Sciences, 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.

• Update of the Healthy Eating Index: HEI-2015

  Citation: 1803

  Authors: Susan M., TusaRebecca E., Amy F., Sharon I., Jennifer L., Janet A., Magdalena M., Jill

• Update of the Healthy Eating Index: HEI-2010

  Citation: 1137

  Authors: Patricia M., Kellie O., Jill, Sharon I., Hazel A.B., Kevin J., Lisa L., Susan M.

• Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Vegetarian Diets

  Citation: 911

  Authors: Vesanto, Winston, Susan

• Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine: Nutrition and Athletic Performance

  Citation: 902

  Authors: D. Travis, Kelly Anne, Louise M.

• The Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour Dietary Recall (ASA24): A Resource for Researchers, Clinicians, and Educators from the National Cancer Institute

  Citation: 751

  Authors: Amy F., Sharon I., Beth, Thea Palmer, Frances E., Christopher, Gordon, Noemi G., Tom, Suzanne, Nancy

• Diet Quality of Americans Differs by Age, Sex, Race/Ethnicity, Income, and Education Level

  Citation: 660

  Authors: Hazel A.B., Kellie O., Patricia M., Carole A.

• Evaluation of the Healthy Eating Index-2015

  Citation: 648

  Authors: Jill, Jennifer L., Susan M., Sharon I., TusaRebecca E., Magdalena M., Amy F., Lisa L., Janet A.

• Lifestyle Weight-Loss Intervention Outcomes in Overweight and Obese Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials

  Citation: 523

  Authors: Marion J., Jackie L., Stephanie, Jeffrey J.

• Diet Quality as Assessed by the Healthy Eating Index, Alternate Healthy Eating Index, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Score, and Health Outcomes: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies

  Citation: 516

  Authors: Lukas, Berit, Georg

• Consensus Statement of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Characteristics Recommended for the Identification and Documentation of Adult Malnutrition (Undernutrition)

  Citation: 512

  Authors: Jane V., Peggi, Gordon, Ainsley, Marsha

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