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The Canadian Malnutrition Task Force (CMTF) is a group of clinicians, decision makers and investigators forming a standing committee of the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS).

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The Canadian Patient Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Alliance (CPPENA) is a national group of provincial chapters made up of patients and caregivers living with home nutrition support. 

Latest News


September 2, 2025

CNS 2026 Annual Conference: Call for Proposals Now Open!

Help shape the 2026 CNS Annual Conference! Don’t miss your chance to contribute to a dynamic and impactful program by submitting a session proposal for the conference taking place May 7–9, 2026, in Halifax, NS. Submit your proposal by October 17, 2025.
September 2, 2025

Breaking News: The International Congress on Nutrition (ICN) 2029 is Coming to Vancouver

From Paris to Vancouver: CNS has won the bid to host ICN 2029. A milestone achievement for our community and for Canada
September 1, 2025

ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week is Sept. 8-12, 2025

MAW25: United Against Malnutrition #ASPENMAW25
August 28, 2025

Launched: Team Grants - Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods

The objectives of the Team Grants: Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods funding opportunity are to fund new interdisciplinary research that will generate evidence on the health impacts of UPFs to inform policies and regulations that will improve health equity and the health of Canadians across the lifespan.

Upcoming Events


ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week
Community Events
September 8 - 12, 2025 2025-09-08 2025-09-12 ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week N.A. America/New_York

Empowering Healthy Starts: The Role of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program in Supporting Families Affected by Health Inequities across Canada
Webinars
September 9, 2025 2025-09-09 2025-09-09 Empowering Healthy Starts: The Role of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program in Supporting Families Affected by Health Inequities across Canada N.A. America/New_York

Shaping the future: Integrating new science and approaches into the DRI framework
Webinars
September 17, 2025 2025-09-17 2025-09-17 Shaping the future: Integrating new science and approaches into the DRI framework N.A. America/New_York

Preparing for the review of Dietary Reference Intake values for macronutrients: Update from the Joint Federal Canada-U.S. DRI Working Group
Webinars
September 24, 2025 2025-09-24 2025-09-24 Preparing for the review of Dietary Reference Intake values for macronutrients: Update from the Joint Federal Canada-U.S. DRI Working Group N.A. America/New_York

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