Peer-reviewed journal
Journal of the American Nutrition Association (JANA)
Peer-reviewed research advancing personalized nutrition.
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About the journal
Research built for personalized practice.
JANA publishes peer-reviewed research on personalized nutrition: how individual biology, environment, and behavior shape nutritional needs and outcomes. Its scope spans clinical trials, mechanistic studies, and reviews that inform how practitioners assess and care for patients.
The journal is the official publication of the American Nutrition Association, connecting the science to the practitioners who apply it.
History
Formerly the Journal of the American College of Nutrition; renamed JANA in 2022.
Featured open access
Free to read, written up for practice.
Each summary is written for practitioners by the ANA. Full articles are free on the publisher’s site.
Nutrition communication
Educational Gaps and Communication Priorities for the Healthfulness of Carbohydrate Foods
Erndt-Marino J, Ghirardelli A · Vol. 45 · Issue 7 · 2026
Consumers and experts disagreed on how healthy most of 20 common carbohydrate foods are, and experts were often uncertain themselves. White rice, white bread, corn tortillas and fruit juice top the list for clearer patient education.
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Clinical practice
The Unmet Need for Nutrition Education: Results from Survey of Internal Medicine Residents at an Academic Training Medical Center
DeCan CL, Thure KA, Ma M · Vol. 45 · Issue 3 · 2026
Sixty percent of surveyed residents had no prior nutrition training, and most felt uncomfortable counseling patients on diet. Residents see nutrition counseling as a priority they were never prepared for.
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Metabolic health
Associations Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Weight Change and Obesity Risk Among Consumers of Plant-Based Diets: A Systematic Review
Gbaa TS, Yao Q, Melo Herrera Y, Vadiveloo MK · Vol. 45 · Issue 7 · 2026
Across 12 studies, the link between ultra-processed foods and weight in plant-based eaters was mixed. The quality of the processed foods, not just the label, may be what matters for weight outcomes.
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Gut microbiome
Dietary Supplementation with the Probiotic Bacillus velezensis BV379 Decreases Abdominal Bloating Without Perturbing the Commensal Gut Microbiota
Garvey SM, Blonquist TM, Brutscher LM, et al. · Vol. 45 · Issue 3 · 2026
In an 8-week randomized trial, more participants on BV379 reported less bloating than on placebo, without shifting overall gut microbial composition. A targeted option to consider when bloating is the main complaint.
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Metabolism
The Effects of 31-Day Exogenous Ketone Consumption on Running Performance, Cognitive Function, Metabolism, Body Composition, Hemodynamics, and Mood in Recreational Runners
Prins PJ, Buga A, Storoschuk K, et al. · Vol. 45 · Issue 6 · 2026
A month of high-dose ketone monoester did not speed up runners, but it improved cognitive task performance and lowered glucose. Useful context for clients asking whether ketone drinks boost performance.
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Cardiometabolic
Adherence to a Healthy Plant-Based Diet and Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Risk Factors in Patients with Moderate to Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
Hung SL, Lin TY, Hung SC · Vol. 44 · Issue 7 · 2025
Patients with CKD who ate a healthier plant-based pattern had lower odds of cardiometabolic risk factors and malnutrition, with no added risk of high potassium. Plant-forward plans can be safe in advanced CKD.
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Editorial leadership
Meet the JANA team.
Editor-in-Chief, JANA
Rachel Kopec, PhD
Dr. Rachel Kopec received her PhD in Human Nutrition from The Ohio State University. Her thesis work focused on the deposition, metabolism, and bioactivity of carotenoids and she continued this investigation during her postdoctorate at INRA (Institut National de la Recherché Agronomique). She is currently an assistant professor of human nutrition in the Department of Human Sciences at The Ohio State University and has served as an Associate Editor of the JANA since January 2018. In January 2020, she took on the role of Editor-in-Chief, bringing a deep understanding of the journal and its editorial processes as well as a wealth of knowledge in the realm of personalized nutrition science.
Managing Editor, JANA
Greg Reed
I have 40+ years’ experience in various editorial and publishing roles from entry level through management and director positions. It is an honor to work with the esteemed editorial team on the Journal of the American Nutrition Association (formerly Journal of the American College of Nutrition), the JANA Publications Committee, and the ANA staff who all share a passion for changing human life through nutrition. On a personal level I enjoy daily exercise such as yoga, swimming, biking, and softball powered by healthy and nutritious meals.
Deputy Editor-in-Chief, JANA
Taylor Wallace, PhD, CFS, FACN
Taylor C. Wallace, PhD, CFS, FACN, is the Principal Consultant at the Think Healthy Group and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University. Prior to founding the Think Healthy Group, Dr. Wallace served as the Senior Director of Science Policy and Government Relations at the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and the Senior Director of Scientific Programs at the National Bone Health Alliance (NBHA), a public-private partnership, managed and operated by the NOF. He has extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive and evidence-based scientific, policy and legislative programs in the fields of nutrition and food science.
His academic research interests are in the area of nutritional interventions (micronutrient and dietary bioactive components) to promote health and prevent the onset of chronic disease. Dr. Wallace’s background includes a PhD and an MS in Food Science and Nutrition from The Ohio State University and a BS in Food Science and Technology from the University of Kentucky. In his free time, Dr. Wallace manages and operates a large food and nutrition blog where he provides science-based nutrition, food safety, and food technology information to the general public and consumer media.
Dr. Wallace has served on the Boards of Directors of the Institute of Food Technologists and Feeding Tomorrow. He is a fellow of the American College of Nutrition and is the 2015 recipient of the Charles A. Ragus Award, given by the American College of Nutrition for original research in the field of nutrition. Dr. Wallace is an editor of four academic textbooks and has authored over 30 peer reviewed manuscripts and book chapters.
For authors
Why publish in JANA.
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A focused readership
Your work reaches researchers and practitioners working specifically in personalized nutrition.
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Rigorous peer review
Manuscripts are reviewed by experts across nutrition science and clinical practice.
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Practice translation
Selected articles are summarized for practitioners and promoted through ANA channels.
Article types accepted
Open access options
✓ Gold open access with an article publishing charge, published under a Creative Commons license
✓ Standard subscription publication with no author fee
✓ Green open access: accepted manuscripts may be posted to repositories after an embargo
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Author guidelines and the submission portal are hosted by Taylor & Francis.
