Current News
January 16, 2020
CNS 2020 Annual Conference Infographic Award Competition: Deadline Jan. 31st
Interested participants are invited to select an issue/topic related to food and/or nutrition and health, and create an infographic to be submitted to the competition. Deadline to submit: January 31, 2020
January 13, 2020
Call for Award Nominations - Deadline Jan. 31
CNS welcomes nominations of deserving individuals for a number of award opportunities that will be presented during the CNS Annual Conference from May 7 to 9, 2020.Nomination deadline: Friday, January 31, 2020 – 11:59PM ET
January 10, 2020
Call for Abstracts - Submission deadline: Friday, January 31, 2020 – 11:59PM ET
You are invited to submit an abstract(s) for poster or oral presentations at the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) Annual Conference taking place May 7-9, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta.All accepted abstracts will be published in the journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (APNM).
January 2, 2020
CNS memberships expired on December 31, 2019. Have you renewed?
Renewing today will ensure that you continue to receive all of your membership benefits without interruption. Also new to our membership options: retired/emeritus membership category.
December 19, 2019
Upcoming Webinar Line-up
There are a number of free educational webinars coming up in 2020 from the Canadian Nutrition Society, with more on the way! Check our webinar line-up regularly for updates.
December 5, 2019
CNS Thematic Conference 2020 - NOW ACCREDITED!
This continuing professional development activity is held under the auspices of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Canadian Nutrition Society. Attendees will receive a letter of accreditation following the conference.
December 4, 2019
Only 1 more week to the early-bird deadline for CNS Thematic Conference 2020!
Register by December 13, 2019 to receive early-bird registration fees. Reduced rates for students and young professionals are also available! In addition, CNS is offering virtual conference attendance via a live stream for those unable to attend in person (including special group livestreaming rates).
November 26, 2019
Partnership to Standardize Practices for Malnutrition Care in Canadian Hospitals
The Canadian Malnutrition Task Force and the Health Standards Organization are pleased to announce a partnership to develop a national Malnutrition Safety Intervention Standard for detection, treatment and prevention of malnutrition in Canadian hospitals.
November 19, 2019
Trainees: The ISRHML-FLRF Trainee Travel Fund Deadline is December 15th!
The Trainee Travel Fund (TTF) aims to provide awardees with the opportunity for additional training to advance their academic or career development in the field of human milk and lactation, which otherwise could not be attained in an awardee’s current training environment.
November 13, 2019
Group Live Streaming opportunities at CNS Thematic 2020 - Advances in Nutrition: Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Group Live Streaming will allow for groups of delegates within universities, clinical and other professional settings to participate virtually in a community setting and benefit from a special group registration rate.