Nutrition Research Reviews publishes peer-refereed critical reviews of recent research in nutritional sciences; the increased citation rate reflects the increasing interest in nutritional sciences and the emergence of nutri-genomics and a greater understanding of the importance of nutrient-gene interactions.

In keeping with the ethos of the Nutrition Society, and reflecting the interests of its members, Nutrition Research Reviews has always tried to maintain a balance between human clinical and social nutrition on one hand and animal nutrition on the other. The science of nutrition covers a broad field from farm to plate, and from plate to human health and well-being.

Recent advances in molecular genetics, and the emergence of nutri-genomics, mean that interest in nutritional sciences extends far beyond the traditional areas. Also, there is increasing interest in social and ethical aspects of nutrition, which we have included in our comprehensive coverage of the subject.

Providing critical reviews of recent research, in both farm animal nutrition and also aspects of agriculture and plant science that impact on the health of farm animals and human beings and the nutritional value of crops. We have been consistent in including reviews of relevance to animal nutrition in every issue, and this has helped cross-fertilisation between human and animal nutritionists.

Nutritional sciences will evolve especially in the molecular areas, as techniques come on-stream and improve. In relation to animal nutrition specifically, interests will continue to expand in novel areas, which will be linked to traditional topics; nutrition will become even more holistic than at present.

To continue to provide critical reviews of the major advances in nutritional sciences, and to provide an interface between the different disciplines involved.