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Canadian Nutrition Society/la Société canadienne de nutrition (CNS/SCN) is the leading society integrating disciplines and professions interested in nutrition. We promote nutrition science and education, and advocate for the application of best practice and policies for the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of disease.

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CNS Fellowships

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Small Health Organizations Partnership Program (SHOPP) and Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes, and the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) and its partner, the Centrum Foundation, are pleased to announce one new funding opportunity entitled "Priority Announcement: Fellowship in micronutrients and dietary bioactives ". Click here for more information.

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Small Health Organizations Partnership Program (SHOPP) and Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes, and the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) and its partner, Baxter Corporation (Canada), are pleased to announce one new funding opportunity entitled "Priority Announcement: Fellowship in Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)”. Click here for more information.

CNS - SCN Annual Meeting 2012

Mark your calendar now for next year’s conference –
May 23-26, 2012 at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Abstract submissions are now being accepted. Click here for more information and to submit.

Congratulations to our 2011 Award recipients!

Earle Williard McHenry Award
Recipient - Dr. Peter Jones

Khush Jeejeebhoy Award
Recipient - Dr. Paul Pencharz

Mohammed Moghadasian Award
Recipient - L. Jane Paterson

George Beaton Award
Recipient - Teri E. Emrich

Joanne Schweitzer Award
Recipient - Alyson Martinez

The Centrum Foundation New Scientist Award
Recipient - Benoît Lamarche, PhD

The PhD Dissertation Award
Recipient - R. Christopher K. Tomlinson, PhD

Nestle Graduate student Competition
1st place:
Mira B. MacLennan (U Guelph; David W.L. Ma )
2nd place:
Carla Rodriguez Dimitrescu1 (U Alberta; Diana Mager)
3rd place:
Melinda Mintarno (U Manitoba; Peter J.H. Jones)

The winners of the CNS 2011 Poster Competition:
1st place:
Howe-Ming Yu (U. Alberta, Catherine Field)
2nd place:
Jennifer Ball (McGill University, Linda Wykes)
3rd place tie:
L. Jane Paterson
(University of Toronto, Pauline Darling is senior author),
Bimal Tennakoon
(Memorial University of Newfoundland, Janet Brunton)

ILSI North America Future Leader Award

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The North American Branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI N.A.) is soliciting nominations of individuals to be considered to receive its 2012 Future Leader Award.

To view the complete announcement and learn how to become a nominee, click here (PDF)

CNS Food for Health Connection Workshop

June 2nd Creelman Hall, University of Guelph

The workshop brought together a broad spectrum of stakeholders from across the Food and Health continuum to share perspectives and exchange knowledge with the goal of bringing about greater collaboration towards the betterment of the health of Canadians. Some of the presentations have been made available as well as summary reports. A series of reports will be made available as they are completed, so check back often.

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Vitamin D and Calcium DRI Report Released

The long awaited vitamin D and calcium DRI report has been released on November 30, 2010. Click here to review it (PDF format).

Sodium Working Group Releases “Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada”

The Sodium Working Group, a cooperative venture between Health Canada, leading nutrition-oriented organizations, industry and academia, released its report, “A Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada”, July 29, 2010. Our own Katherine Gray-Donald served on this group, representing CSNS originally, and then CNS. You can find a summary of the report, and a link to the full text, at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/sodium/strateg/index-eng.php.

Given the prevalence of sodium as an additive to food, this is a very important report for Canadians. We encourage you to inform yourself on this initiative by reading the report.

2012 Membership Renewal Now Underway

All current members of CNS are encouraged to renew your membership to ensure that your member benefits continue into 2012. You can renew your membership conveniently online by clicking here. 

Should you prefer to renew your membership by fax or regular mail, please print a copy of our downloadable form (PDF format) and mail it to the CNS office or fax it to (416) 491-1670.

Join CNS Today!

If you would like to receive the great member benefits of Canada’s leading integrative nutrition society and help shape nutrition in Canada, we encourage you to take advantage of our low annual membership fee and join today by clicking here.

Upcoming Events

Fifth National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: It's a Matter of Justice

April 18-21, 2012
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This conference will provide a forum to share research, experience and practice in order to discuss how we can effectively sustain and enhance the lives of adolescents and adults with FASD, their families, service providers, and communities.

For complete details and to register, click here.

The 4th Conference on Recent Advances in the Prevention and Management of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity

October 24th- 26th, 2012
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites, Halifax, Nova Scotia

This conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals and policy makers working in the field of childhood and adolescent obesity. The 4th conference will focus on strategies and solutions - from practice to policy.

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