Current News
June 9, 2021
CNS Statement on the Missing Children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School
June marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month, when we celebrate the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, the Métis nation, and Inuit people in Canada. It is our duty to remember and honour the victims of the residential school system.
June 9, 2021
Health Canada launches the Nutrition Labelling Online Course
This free course provides you with the latest nutrition labelling information. Topics include food labelling in Canada, the nutrition facts table, the serving size, the % daily value, the list of ingredients and nutrition claims.
June 7, 2021
CNS welcomes our 2021-22 CNS Board of Directors
At the CNS 2021 Annual General Meeting, we were pleased to affirm our 2021-2022 CNS Board of Directors.Thank you to the CNS members who took the time to review all nominees and elect new members to our Board of Directors.
May 11, 2021
Confidence and Competency in Malnutrition: virtual Workshop for Community/Primary care Dietitians
This 1-day event targets community / primary care dietitians who provide malnutrition care to patients across Canada. By the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to integrate quality improvements seamlessly within best practices for malnutrition management.
March 30, 2021
Congratulations to our 2021 Award Recipients and Competition Finalists!
Please join us in congratulating and celebrating these exceptional individuals. The awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony during the CNS 2021 Virtual Annual Conference.
October 16, 2020
Nutrition Care Pathways Launched!
As part of our celebration of Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week (CMAW) that is taking place from October 5 to 9, we are excited to launch new evidence and consensus-based Nutrition Care Pathways.
August 18, 2020
Recruiting for University Student Representatives and Faculty Advisors
CNS is currently recruiting student representatives and faculty advisors from Canadian universities to serve as liaisons between CNS and trainees, and build an active local CNS student community. Interested USR candidates are encouraged to apply by August 31, 2020
August 18, 2020
Applications Open: CNS Trainee Mentorship Program
The CNS Trainee Leadership Committee invites applications from trainees (mentees) and nutrition professionals (mentors) to participate in the 2020-21 Trainee Mentorship Program. Applications now open! Apply by September 11, 2020
June 24, 2020
2 new nutrition resources for COVID-19 patients
CMTF and CNS are pleased to announce the creation of two nutrition resources that were developed to help patients and their families, and nutrition clinicians across the country.
June 5, 2020
Post ICU and Nutrition Infographic
CMTF and CNS are pleased to announce the creation of a Canadian nutrition education resource for the recovery of critically ill patients with COVID-19.