Current News
January 12, 2022
WE ARE GOING VIRTUAL! CNS Thematic Conference "Advances in Nutrition and Immune Function"
Due to growing concerns about COVID-19 and new public health guidelines, CNSThematic22 will be shifting to a fully virtual conference. Registration is still open! The date of the conference remains the same - January 22, 2022. Early bird rates have been frozen until January 20, 2022.
January 4, 2022
UPCOMING! Part 1: From Bias to Belonging - CNS Professional Development Series to Support Equity within Nutrition
Registration still open! Join us on Friday, January 14th for Part 1 of the CNS Professional Development Series "Supporting Equity Within Nutrition" with guest speaker Dr. Javeed Sukhera who will key concepts including equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and justice within nutrition.
December 29, 2021
CNS 2022 Annual Conference: Award Nominations now open!
Nomination deadline for 2022 awards - January 31, 2022.
December 27, 2021
Registration open for Part 1: Professional Development Series - Supporting Equity within Nutrition
The first of a three-part mini virtual conferences series: "From Bias to Belonging: Moving Beyond Buzzwords to Advance Equity and Justice in the Context of Nutrition" is taking place on January 14, 2022.
December 23, 2021
Upcoming (free) CNS Webinar: Food Literacy: A Competency Progression Framework for Children & Youth
Comprehensive food education for children and youth is warranted to cope with the complexity of the modern food system; however, guidance on relevant food knowledge, attitudes and skills is lacking. Using the Food Literacy Competencies for Young Adults framework, experts are developing age-appropriate food literacy competencies.
December 16, 2021
CNS Thematic Conference Virtual Poster Expo - Submission deadline is Fri. Dec. 17!
Don't Miss your Chance to Present your Research at the 2022 CNS Thematic Conference Virtual Poster Expo! Abstract Submission Deadline is Fri. Dec. 17. #CNSThematic22 is your opportunity to share your nutrition focused research with conference attendees from a diverse spectrum of disciplines.
December 8, 2021
The research image contest Science Exposed is now open!
Submit your research image to the Science Exposed contest today for a chance to win!
December 3, 2021
CPPENA Presents: Home (Nutrition) for the Holidays - registration for this free webinar now open!
"Celebrating Shared Experiences and Practices to Enhance the Holiday Season for Patients and their Loved Ones". A webinar being held on Wed. Dec. 15, 2021 from 2:00-3:00pm ET - free registration is now open!
December 2, 2021
New "Diabetes in Canada in Review, 2021" Infographic from the Public Health Agency of Canada
This infographic highlights the key milestones and role of the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS), a collaborative network supported by PHAC, in diabetes surveillance. It also provides the latest national data on diabetes in Canada.
December 2, 2021
Just launched! Guelph Family Health Study cookbook “Plant-Based Proteins: Recipes Made Easy-Peasy"
New resource for understanding the different types of plant-based proteins & how to incorporate them in recipes. Available for downloading now! Includes the "Demystifying food processing: what are processed protein foods?" infographic by Jennifer Lee, MPH, RD, PhD (c), the winner of the "Visualize Me" CNS Protein Infographic Competition.