Journal of the American College of Nutrition

Aims & Scope

The Journal of the American College of Nutrition accepts the following types of submissions: Original and innovative research in nutrition science with useful application for researchers, physicians, nutritionists, and other healthcare professionals with emphasis on discoveries which help to individualize or "personalize" nutrition science; Critical reviews on pertinent nutrition topics that highlight key teaching points and relevance to nutrition; Letters to the editors and commentaries on important issues in the field of nutrition; Abstract clusters on nutritional topics with editorial comments; Book reviews; Abstracts from the annual meeting of the American College of Nutrition in the October issue.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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.

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.

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases

  Citation: 1491

  Authors: Artemis P.

• Vitamin C as an Antioxidant: Evaluation of Its Role in Disease Prevention

  Citation: 1374

  Authors: Sebastian J., Arie, Yaohui, Peter, Oran, Je-Hyuk, Shenglin, Christopher, Anand, Sudhir K, Mark

• Beneficial Effects of Green Tea—A Review

  Citation: 1363

  Authors: Carmen, Reyes, Rafael

• The Developmental Origins of Adult Disease

  Citation: 1202

  Authors: D.J.P.

• A Review of Family and Social Determinants of Children’s Eating Patterns and Diet Quality

  Citation: 791

  Authors: Heather, Theresa A.

• Honey for Nutrition and Health: A Review

  Citation: 779

  Authors: Stefan, Tomislav, Robert, Peter

• Calcium Absorption Varies within the Reference Range for Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D

  Citation: 710

  Authors: Robert P., M. Susan, Cecilia A., Adrianne

• Biochemical Functions of Coenzyme Q₁₀

  Citation: 699

  Authors: Frederick L.

• Types of Dietary Fat and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Critical Review

  Citation: 641

  Authors: Frank B., JoAnn E., Walter C.

• The Effects of High Protein Diets on Thermogenesis, Satiety and Weight Loss: A Critical Review

  Citation: 634

  Authors: Thomas L., Frank B.