What is this collection about?  

Evidence suggests that increased ultra-processed foods consumption is associated with higher risks of adverse health outcomes. Availability and consumption of ultra-processed food have restructured purchase and eating practices and have influenced population-level shifts in the burden of chronic diseases, certain cancers, mental health conditions and all-cause mortality.

With this cross-journal Collection, the editors at Communications Health, Nature Food, Nature Communications, Communications Medicine, and Scientific Reports invite manuscripts that explore the epidemiology, biological and behavioral mechanisms, community- and population-level patterns, and interventional and policy-related approaches pertaining to ultra-processed foods. Communications Health, Nature Food, Nature Communications, and Communications Medicine will consider original Articles, Reviews and Perspectives. Scientific Reports will consider original Articles.

Why is this collection important?  

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) – Good Health and Well-being, by advancing understanding of the health impacts, determinants, and prevention of ultra-processed food consumption across populations.

Why submit to a collection?  

Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by In-House Editors who are experts in their fields and supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.  

Who is involved?  

Communications Health is edited by in-house professional editors.

Nature Food is edited by in-house professional editors.

Nature Communications is edited by in-house professional editors.

Communications Medicine is edited by both in-house professional editors and Editorial Board Members. 

Scientific Reports  is managed by in-house professional editors and edited by Editorial Board Members.

Our editors work closely together to ensure the quality of our published papers and consistency in author experience. 

How can I submit my paper?  

Visit the Collection page to find out more about this collection and submit your article.