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Appetite Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Appetite in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Appetite format

Appetite is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet, Eating Disorders and Behaviors, Behavioral Health and Interventions.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Appetite 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inObesity, Physical Activity, Diet Eating Disorders and Behaviors Behavioral Health and Interventions Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
ISSN0195-6663
Citation impact (2-yr)3.71
h-index248
i10-index6,113
Total citations428,019
Article processing charge$3,830
Top institutions publishing hereWageningen University & Research
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Appetite per year

523
2014
651
2015
665
2016
507
2017
615
2018
405
2019
438
2020
643
2021
464
2022
451
2023
557
2024
510
2025

Citation impact of Appetite by publication year

24.6K
2014
27.2K
2015
25.3K
2016
22.1K
2017
16.1K
2018
14.6K
2019
13.3K
2020
14.4K
2021
6.5K
2022
4.1K
2023
3.3K
2024
1K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Appetite

Appetite template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Appetite format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Appetite template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Appetite use?
Appetite uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Appetite 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Appetite?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Appetite document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Appetite template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Appetite format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Appetite?
Appetite is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Appetite template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Appetite PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Appetite template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Appetite template cost?
You can start writing in the Appetite template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Appetite PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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