Member Benefits
Canada's Trusted Knowledge Accelerator for Nutrition Science.
As a CNS member, you'll have access to a variety of benefits designed to elevate your nutrition expertise.
Join a vibrant, growing community of 1,000+ professionals advancing nutrition science and practice.
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Featured Member Benefits
Preferred Conference Rates
Save on registration for CNS conferences, workshops and other educational activities, with early access to select space-limited events.
Abstracts & Awards
Opportunity to submit research abstracts for conference presentation, and eligibility for CNS-SCN Awards.
Engagement Opportunities
Contribute your expertise through CNS committees and working groups, abstract and award reviews, and judging opportunities.
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All Member Benefits
Preferred Conference Rates
- Thematic conference 2027 "From Menarche to Menopause and Beyond: Advances in Nutrition and Women's Health"- January 29, 2027, Toronto, ON and virtual
- 2027 Annual Conference - Apr 29 - May 1, 2027, Winnipeg MB, Canada
- Mini-conferences, workshops, and virtual learning series, such as Improving Practices and Addressing Challenges in Nutrition Care
Workshops, Webinars & Recordings
- Free access to CNS Webinar Series
- Free access to archived Webinars in the CNS Education Portal
- Certificates of Attendance when joining live webinars using a CNS-member affiliated email address
- Early registration opportunity to space-limited workshops
Get Involved & Share Your Expertise
- Serve on CNS committees and working groups, playing a role in events and initiatives
- Contribute expertise through abstract and award reviews
- Participate as an on-site judge
- Inclusion in and use of the CNS Expert Database
Abstracts, Awards & Recognition
- Opportunity to submit research abstracts for conference presentation
- Eligibility for CNS-SCN Awards
Networking & Professional Connections
Networking opportunities with nutrition scientists and health professionals in universities, health care, government and industry.
Member-Only Communications & Resources
- Access to member-only pages and resources on the CNS website
- Monthly Member's Update e-newsletter
- Stay informed about CNS events, initiatives and opportunities to participate
Online Journal Access
Online access to Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism (APNM) - continuous publication
Eligible for discounted open access fees
If at least one author is a member of CNS and the paper is being submitted to a collection in APNM
Joint Memberships with ASN, ESPEN, and ASPEN available
Receive all of the same benefits that would be offered when joining directly. See joint membership benefit details on Become a Member
Support Nutrition Science
Support of nutrition science and the establishment of nutrition research priorities through interaction and collaboration with funding agencies.
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