The aim of AFNS is simple yet ambitious: to foster a deeper understanding of how food and nutrition shape health, resilience, and sustainable development. Our scope spans the full spectrum of nutritional science—from molecules to meals, from individuals to communities, and from laboratories to policy arenas. By publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed studies, we seek to amplify voices across the global research landscape and inspire practical change.

Key Areas of Focus

• Human Nutrition: Studies on dietary intake, nutrient metabolism, and interventions that promote health and prevent disease.
• Food Science & Technology: Research on food composition, processing, fortification, safety, and innovation in food systems.
• Public Health Nutrition: Analyses of population diets, malnutrition, obesity, and strategies for improving community well-being.
• Clinical Nutrition: Evidence on nutritional management of chronic disease, therapeutic diets, and hospital-based interventions.
• Functional Foods & Bioactives: Exploration of probiotics, phytochemicals, nutraceuticals, and emerging health-promoting compounds.
• Food Sustainability: Interdisciplinary work linking nutrition, agriculture, environment, and policy for sustainable food futures.

Our Editorial Philosophy

We believe that science must be rigorous, transparent, and ethical. To that end, all submissions undergo double-blind peer review by experts in relevant fields. The journal welcomes original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, short communications, and case studies. We also encourage interdisciplinary work that brings nutrition into conversation with medicine, social science, and environmental studies.

Global Relevance

Nutrition challenges vary across regions—from undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies to obesity and diet-related diseases. By publishing contributions from diverse geographies, AFNS strengthens global dialogue. Research that highlights culturally specific diets, local food systems, and regional health issues is particularly welcomed.

Why This Scope Matters

Food is not merely sustenance—it is culture, identity, and a foundation for resilience. Nutrition science informs agriculture, healthcare, education, and economic development. By embracing a wide scope, AFNS underscores the interconnectedness of disciplines and affirms the central role of nutrition in shaping a healthier, more equitable world.

Conclusion

The aims and scope of AFNS reflect a vision that is both scientific and humane: to deepen understanding, broaden collaboration, and expand access to knowledge. Every article published here contributes not just to academic debate but to the shared responsibility of ensuring that food and nutrition serve the flourishing of all people.