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CMTF's Updated Strategic Plan

We are excited to continue to bring you updates in 2025 as we move ahead with our Strategic Plan to address malnutrition across all health care sectors through education, advocacy, research & collaboration. Our updated mission, vision & strategic plan are available at About Us

Dr. Carla Prado joins CMTF’s Advisory Committee!

We welcome Dr. Carla Prado, Distinguished University Professor, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair & HNRU Director, University of Alberta to the Canadian Malnutrition Task Force (CMTF) Advisory Committee! Dr. Prado is on Canada's Top 40 Under 40 list and one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women. CLICK …

Mentoring Session on Nutrition Care in Cognitive Impairment & Dementia

December 10, 2024, 12:00-1:00pm ET

Join mentor Allison Cammer PhD RD as she reviews the connection between nutrition and cognitive impairment or dementia and shares insights on how to tailor nutrition interventions for these conditions. Read more for session details and click here to register.

CMTF advocates for Malnutrition Action on Parliament Hill

Canadian Malnutrition Task Force team and the Canadian Nutrition Society met with several MPs and bureaucrats in Ottawa on Nov 5 and 6 to advocate for federal action on key priorities aimed at addressing malnutrition across Canada. Click to learn more about our recommendations for the federal government.

Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH)-Nutrition Screening Success Story

Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) has implemented a 4-question screening tool performed by nurses, to flag children at risk of malnutrition, connecting them to dietitians for timely interventions and better outcomes. The success of the project aligned with the theme of this year’s CMAW— ACT: Advocate, Collaborate, Transform. 

Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week 2024 draws highest attendance ever!

CMAW 2024 webinars Oct 7-11 and the Sept 26 joint webinar with ASPEN were attended by more than 3100 attendees! Thanks to our speakers & moderators for delivering great content and to CMAW 2024 Partners who supported our event. See webinar line up HERE

Great start to CMAW 2024!

Hospital Leaders deliver powerful messages to help address malnutrition by including patient voices, collaborating with champions and advocating for changes in nutrition and food.

Malnutrition in Canada - Unveiling the Need for Priority and Policy

New Whitepaper just released!

This Whitepaper from CMTF and CNS outlines Calls for Action for policymakers to prioritize malnutrition care and improve health outcomes for Canadians.

CMAW 2024 Sept 26 Joint CMTF-ASPEN webinar

Reaches full capacity!

Speakers Carla Prado, PhD, RD, FCAHS & Stacy Pelekhaty delivered powerful messages on how to address malnutrition when managing patients with obesity! Recording is now available from the CNS Education Portal.

Recipe4Residents Contest for LTC

Deadline extended to Nov 29!

We encourage those working in nutrition and food services in long term care to submit a nutrient dense recipe suitable for residents!