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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).

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.

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August 4, 2026

Now open for applications: IUNS Jo Hautvast Nutrition Leadership Award

Applications for the inaugural IUNS Jo Hautvast Nutrition Leadership Award remain open until 1 Sept 2026 at 23:59 UTC.The award recognises outstanding early- and mid-career researchers (within 15 years of completing their highest degree) who are demonstrating leadership in nutrition science.

July 31, 2026

New CNS Podcast Episode: Turning Nutrition Research into Real-World Impact

Listen as Dr. Fiona Wallace shares how nutrition evidence becomes meaningful policy, programs and practice.

June 24, 2026

"Observational analysis of general nutrition-related YouTube videos for content creator credentials, references, and sponsorships"

Learn more: a new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (APNM) and lead by CNS member Leah Cahill assessed the qualifications of people providing nutrition information on YouTube.

June 22, 2026

Obituary: Dr. Paul Bernard Pencharz

Over more than three decades, Dr. Paul Bernard Pencharz made lasting contributions to clinical care and research. Read more about their life and legacy.

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