OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Weaning, food allergens and potential risk factors for delayed introduction: a cross-sectional study	101
Tailor-made protein-rich bread for the elderly: integrating sensory preferences with nutritional and technological goals	57
The impact of perceived stress on adherence to the Mediterranean diet, eating behaviour and quality of life in a group of Italian adolescents	37
Probiotic–intestinal epithelium crosstalk: mechanisms of adhesion, signalling, and immunomodulation	36
The Mediterranean diet, but not time-restricted eating, mediates the effects of nesfatin on beta cell function among overweight, metabolically healthy individuals	33
Food appearance affects reward-related brain activity in healthy adults: a functional magnetic resonance imaging study	30
Platelet hyperactivity: a comparison of water-soluble, bioactive compound levels in commercial tomato products and water-soluble tomato concentrate, a supplement with an approved EFSA antiplatelet hea	27
Soy-derived hydrolysed peptides prevent diet-induced insulin resistance through modification of the gut microbiota and inflammation in mice	26
An integrative analytical framework to identify healthy, impactful, and equitable foods: a case study on 100% orange juice	24
Red lentil pasta quality and in vitro digestibility modulation by means of processing conditions	23
Childhood beverage intake and risk of hypertension and hyperlipidaemia in young adults	23
Short-chain fatty acids, acetate and propionate, directly upregulate osteoblastic differentiation	23
Excretion by subjects on a low (poly)phenol diet of phenolic gut microbiota catabolites sequestered in tissues or associated with catecholamines and surplus amino acids	22
Food security and health status: challenges and perceptions from a national survey in Greece	22
Effects of different fats on postprandial appetite responses: a randomised crossover trial	21
Effect of fibre fortification of low FODMAP pasta	19
Public interest in food sustainability: an infodemiology study of Google trends data in Europe from 2010–2021	18
Effects of betaine supplementation on inflammatory markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials	17
Developing an augmented nutrient profiling system in the perspective of healthy and sustainable diets	16
Modelling the cost differential between current and healthy diets according to household education level in Belgium	15
Designing and evaluating a Nutritional Assessment and Intervention Kiosk for mother-child dyad to combat double burden of malnutrition	15
Adherence to healthy eating patterns and the risk of metabolic syndrome: tehran lipid and glucose study	14
Fructooligosaccharides and immune health: immunomodulatory effects via gut microbiota and direct molecular mechanisms	14
Natural polyphenols in ulcerative colitis: preclinical mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential	13
Ultra-processed foods consumption and the risk of metabolically unhealthy phenotype in normal-weight and overweight/obese adults: a prospective investigation	13

Cross-linked phosphorylated RS4 wheat starch reduces glucose and insulin responses after 3 days of pre-feeding in healthy adults: an acute, double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial	12
Nuts and seeds consumption impact on adolescent obesity: sex-specific associations from 2003 to 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey	12
First-trimester diet quality in association with maternal subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue thicknesses and glucose homeostasis during pregnancy	12
Association of BDNF Val66Met genotype with obesity indicators and metabolic parameters	12
Effects of taurine supplementation on cognitive function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials	12
Nutrient patterns associated with depression: evidence from the CUME+ study	11
Plant bioactive compounds from Mediterranean diet improve risk factors for metabolic syndrome	11
Analysis of ingredient list and nutrient composition of plant-based burgers available in the global market	11
The Southern Italian Children, Adolescents and paRents cOhort Study on nutrition and health: protocol of the ICARO Study	11
Incidence of traffic light labelling on noncommunicable diseases: a roadmap for achieving sustainable development	11
Vitamin C supplementation showed greater effects on systolic blood pressure in hypertensive and diabetic patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials	11
Nutrient quality of beverages: comparing the Nordic Keyhole, Nutri-Score and Nutrient Rich Food indices	11
Faecal short-chain fatty acids and nutritional factors in Thai adults with hypercholesterolaemia compared to normocholesterolemic subjects	11
An exploration of progress made in the reformulation of food staples in the Republic of Ireland	11
Selenium intake is an effective strategy for the improvement of cognitive decline in low cognition older Americans	10
Association between Mediterranean diet and metabolic syndrome: analysis of NHANES 2007–2020	10
Chronic intake of nutritive sweeteners and saccharin increases levels of glycolytic and lipogenic enzymes in rat liver	10
On the effect of flavonoids and dietary fibre in lingonberries on atherosclerotic plaques, lipid profiles and gut microbiota composition in Apoe^–/– mice	10
In vitro study of potential prebiotic properties of monovarietal extra virgin olive oils	10
Effects of berry consumption on cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials	10
Habitual polyphenol intake of foods according to NOVA classification: implications of ultra-processed foods intake (CUME study)	10
Are eco-sustainable dietary patterns associated with impulsiveness? An insight from Italy	10
Dietary aflatoxins exposure, environmental enteropathy, and their relation with childhood stunting	10
Amelioration of cognitive and behavioral damage by Bifidobacterium breve 05 via regulation of BDNF/NeuN and LPS/Iba1/aβ expression	9
In vitro evaluation of the immunomodulatory activity of the nutraceutical formulation AminoDefence	9
Slow starch hydrolysis of non-glutinous rice flour and potato starch heated with taxifolin: contribution of proteins to the former and longer amylose to the latter	9
Time restricted eating and depression: a psychological perspective	9
Gliadin interacted with tea polyphenols: potential application and action mechanism	9
Short-term intestinal effects of water intake in fibre supplementation in healthy, low-habitual fibre consumers: a phase 2 clinical trial	9
Comparison of the low-calorie DASH diet and a low-calorie diet on serum TMAO concentrations and gut microbiota composition of adults with overweight/obesity: a randomized control trial	9
Evaluation of eating habits by 7-day food record: web-PC vs. traditional paper format	9
Gut-liver axis: may prebiotics play a role?	9
The underrated role of psychosocial determinants of dietary choices	8
Knowledge, attitudes and behavior of Gulf medical students in relation to Food Dome dietary guidelines: a mixed-method research	8
Association of parental eating styles and markers of food intake and nutritional status of Brazilian children	8
Limosilactobacillus reuteri BIO7251 administration improves metabolic phenotype in obese mice fed a high fat diet: an inter-organ crosstalk between gut, adipose tissue and nervous s	8
Selenium-rich yeast improve HFD-induced abnormal lipid metabolism in ApoE ^−/− mice: inhibit oxidative stress, reorganise gut microbiota, and enhance cognitive abilit	8
Meat or meatless meals at lunch and dinner – exploring the associated factors and transition between meals	8
Low glycemic index common bean snack increased satiety without modifying energy intake in adults with normal weight: randomized crossover trials	8
The associations of mindful and intuitive eating with BMI, depression, anxiety and stress across generations: a cross-sectional study	8
Effects of intake of Lactococcus cremoris subsp. cremoris FC on constipation symptoms and immune system in healthy participants with mild constipation: a double-blind, placebo-controlled	8
Co-milling process of olives and oleaginous matrices with high nutritional value: a preliminary characterisation of the obtained oils	8
Estimating β-casomorphin-7 exposure from milk and dairy product consumption: a comprehensive assessment for the European population	8
Fibre fermentation and pig faecal microbiota composition are affected by the interaction between sugarcane fibre and (poly)phenols in vitro	7
Longitudinal study on the association between salty food preference and obesity prevalence	7
Levels of evidence for the association between different food groups/items consumption and the risk of various cancer sites: an umbrella review	7
Role of vitamin D in health and disease: how diet may improve vitamin D absorption	7
Dietary and lifestyle intervention strategies to tackle unhealthy behaviours in the Mediterranean countries	7
Association between intake of whole grain and periodontitis among adults in the United States: a population-based study	7
The long-term and post-prandial effects of berry consumption on endothelial dysfunction in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials	7

Consumption of foods with a higher degree of processing is associated with overweight and abdominal obesity in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy	7
Nutrient profile of packaged foods according to the degree of processing	7
Environmental impact of 100% fruit juice consumption and inclusion in sustainable diets in Europe	7
Age-related decline of motor unit firing rate in community-dwelling healthy older adults and daily ingestion of fish protein of Alaska pollack: a randomised trial	7
Resveratrol treatment increases sirtuin 1 levels and alleviates frailty phenotype in knee osteoarthritis patients: a randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial	6
Association between protein intake from animal and plant sources and the presence of frailty in community-dwelling Australian women	6
The gut microbiome across the lifespan: how diet modulates our microbial ecosystem from infancy to the elderly	6
Dietary regulation of intestinal stem cells in health and disease	6
A pinch too much: the sodium price of plant-based analogues	6
Quantitative management of human faecal bulking response to combinations of functionally distinct dietary fibers, using functional equivalents and a validated rat model	6
Long-term supplementation with anthocyanin-rich or -poorRubus idaeusberries does not influence microvascular architecture nor cognitive outcome in the APP/PS-1 mouse model of Alzheimer’s diseas	6
Nutritional assessment of plant-based meat analogues on the Swedish market	6
Consumption of ultra-processed foods and eight-year risk of death from all causes and noncommunicable diseases in the ELSA-Brasil cohort	6
Association between maternal yogurt consumption during late pregnancy and risk of infantile diarrhoea: a prospective cohort study	5
Estimated dietary intake of polyphenols from culinary herbs and herbal infusions in the HYDRIA survey	5
Microbially mediated phenolic catabolites exert differential genoprotective activities in normal and adenocarcinoma cell lines	5
The effects of astaxanthin supplementation on expression of microRNAs involved in cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review of current evidence	5
Alterations of gut microbiome and metabolism induced by inulin associated with weight loss in obese female mice	5
Prospective association between fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of type 2 diabetes amongst Chinese adults: the China Health and Nutrition Survey	5
Brewing by-product valorisation: trub debittered for nutritional and quality improvement of pasta	5
The role of Mediterranean diet in reducing household food waste: the UniFoodWaste study among italian students	5
Greater protein quality of an egg breakfast may be inadequate to induce satiety during weight loss, compared with a cereal breakfast of equal protein quantity	5
Effects of dietary factors on hyperuricaemia and gout: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies	5
The nutritional quality of wholegrain and multigrain breads is not necessarily better than white breads: the case of gluten-free and gluten-containing breads	5
Fermented foods and beverages: a potential in situ vitamin B12 biofortification – a literature review	5
Vitexin and isovitexin delayed ageing and enhanced stress-resistance through the activation of the SKN-1/Nrf2 signaling pathway	5
Global burden of zinc deficiency among children under 5 years old from 1990 to 2020	5
Are vegetarians’ diets inherently healthy? Ultra-processed food consumption is associated with overweight among vegetarians: the brazilian survey on the health, food, and nutrition of vegetarians	5
Intra-uterine exposure to lower maternal haemoglobin concentration is associated with impaired cognitive function in stunted adolescents: results from a 17-year longitudinal cohort study in Indonesia	5
The challenge of weight loss maintenance in obesity: a review of the evidence on the best strategies available	5
Evaluation of the potential of promoting healthy and sustainable food choices in a worksite canteen through an app-based intervention	5
Healthy plant-based diet might be inversely associated with gastric precancerous lesions: new evidence from a case-control study based on dietary pattern and fecal metabolic profiling	5
Grape seed procyanidins modulate PER2 circadian rhythm and lipid metabolism of white adipose tissue explants in a time-dependent manner	5
Food consumption and comparison with Italian Dietary Guidelines: results from ARIANNA cross-sectional survey	4
Validation of the food inflation impact on consumer behavior scale: a comparative measurement instrument with focus on food security	4
The role of free-from symbols on consumer perceptions of healthiness, quality and intention to buy baked food products	4
Food security in Ukraine today’s conditions	4
Higher caffeine consumption is associated with insufficient sleep time in Brazilian adults (CUME study)	4
Whole grapes or grape products on body weight, anthropometrics, and adipokines: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
The probiotic Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LcS) in a fermented milk beverage survives the gastrointestinal tract of generally healthy U.S. Adults	4
When knowledge is not enough: understanding the barriers to sustainable food choices in Italy	4
Daily intake of live microbes and cognitive function in older adults: the mediating role of mitochondrial dysfunction	4
Quality over quantity: how the right carbs fuel better mental health	4
Different patterns of changes in free 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations during intermittent fasting among meat eaters and non-meat eaters and correlations with amino acid intake	4
Reformulation of snacks offered to children and adolescents at school kiosks: is this strategy enough or just the tip of the iceberg?	4
A 16-week supplementation with a polyphenol-rich supplement, Sinetrol ^® Xpur, aids in fat loss of overweight and obese volunteers: a randomised, doub	4
Association between chronotype, sleep pattern, and eating behaviours in a group of Italian adults	4
Adherence to Australian diet, physical activity and alcohol guidelines is associated with lower risk of depression and anxiety: a secondary analysis of the CALM trial	4
Improving the structure of lentil proteins during fermentation and their association with nutritional values and solubility	4
Acceptability of alternative ready-to-use therapeutic foods in acute malnutrition management—a systematic review	4
Recent advances in bioactive peptides from cereal-derived Foodstuffs	4
Ultra-processed foods and cancer risk: a narrative review of epidemiological findings and biological mechanisms	4
Nutritional value of cereal-based gluten-free products and comparison to that of gluten containing counterparts in the Greek market	4
Association of plant-based dietary patterns with metabolic syndrome: baseline results from the Persian Kavar cohort study (PKCS)	4
Ultra-processed foods: the good, the bad and the ugly of food processing	3
Inulin may prevent the high-fat diet induced-obesity via suppressing endocannabinoid system in the prefrontal cortex in Wistar rats	3
Dietary polyphenols targeting NLRP3 inflammasome in obesity and metabolic disorders: a review on experimental and computational evidence	3
Adherence to a Mediterranean type of diet in the world: a geographical analysis based on a systematic review of 57 studies with 1,125,560 participants	3
The association between dietary quercetin intake and risk of depressive symptoms: the TCLSIH cohort study	3
Global trends in vitamin D-fortified food and drink product launches (2019–2023)	3
Winemaking by-products fortification of flour formulations based on corn and lentil	3
Fructooligosaccharides and galactooligosaccharides improve hepatic steatosis via gut microbiota-brain axis modulation	3
Potentials and limitations of a food group-based algorithm to assess dietary nutrient intake of women in rural areas in Tanzania	3
The bidirectional association between incidence of depression and obesity in Brazilian graduates (CUME study): a 6-year prospective study	3
Cross-sectional associations of home cooking with diet quality and food consumption by degree of processing in women from the Moli-sani Study	3
Food labelling in focus: a transnational analysis of chilled ready-to-eat products in the EU, the Western Balkans and Turkey	3
Role of food processing on human health and current limitations	3
Enriched pasta incorporating typical vegetables of mediterranean diet: in vitro evaluation of inhibitory potential on digestive enzymes and predicted glycaemic index	3
Effects of aerobic exercise and antioxidant micronutrients on leptin levels in pregnancy: a sub-analysis from a double-blinded randomised controlled trial	3
Curcumin potentiates the ErbB receptors inhibitor Afatinib for enhanced antitumor activity in malignant mesothelioma	3
Postprandial amino acid response after the ingestion of pea protein, milk protein, casein and a casein–pea blend, in healthy older adults	3
Resveratrol improves diabetic kidney disease by modulating the gut microbiota-short chain fatty acids axis in db/db mice	3
Association between alcoholic (poly)phenol-rich beverage consumption and cognitive status in older adults living in a Mediterranean area	3
Educating health care professionals on the importance of proper diets. An online course on nutrition, health, and sustainability	3
Association between dietary carotenoid intake and breast cancer risk: a case–control study among Korean women	3
Low-carbohydrate dietary score and the incidence of metabolically unhealthy phenotype based on BMI status: a cohort study	3
Association between Mediterranean lifestyle and perception of well-being and distress in a sample population of university Italian students	3
Inverse association of healthy diet scores with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus	3
Association of carbohydrate intake from different sources with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among chronic kidney disease populations: assessment of 1999–2018 National Health and Nutrition Ex	3