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CMTFs Pediatrics Publication

Update to the pediatric Subjective Global Nutrition Assessment (SGNA)

In a retrospective analysis, CMTF co-authors Dr. Jessie Hulst, Kim Brunet Wood RD and Dr. Khush Jeejeebhoy compare the updated SGNA with revised anthropometric parameters for percentiles and ideal body weight to the original SGNA. Learn how this updated SGNA can be applied to determine presence and severity of malnutrition in …

SGA Video Webinars

June 16, 2:00-3:00pm ET

Come and join CMTF as presenters provide an overview of the latest 2022 Subjective Global Assessment Video Collection© and share their insights on how to implement this resource. Join in the discussion to explore strategies to advance the use of SGA in clinical practice and in educational curricula across Canada. 

Halton Healthcare Medical Grand Rounds on Malnutrition

CMTFs Dr. Barb Bielawska presents

Dr. Barbara Bielawska MD MSc FRCPC Assistant Professor Department of Medicine from the University of Ottawa will be presenting “Recognizing and Tackling Malnutrition” at the Halton Healthcare Dept of Medicine Grand Rounds on June 17 at 12 pm EST. This event is open to all.

CMTF launches its new 2022 Subjective Global Assessment Video Collection©

CMTF has created a new Subjective Global Assessment Video Collection© to help you get started with assessing malnutrition in adults.

Our latest collection of four new videos with special features for enhanced learning, will help you get started with assessing risk for malnutrition, conducting physical examinations and applying the SGA techniques to your adult patients. Available both in English and French with discounted rates for members, students and bulk purchasing.

National Survey of Malnutrition Practices in Canadian Hospitals

Participate in this 10 min survey between April 1-June 30 2022

CMTF and Dr. Heather Keller (University of Waterloo) are conducting a national survey to gain an understanding of current practices around malnutrition in Canadian hospitals.  If you are interested in helping us benchmark current practices and track progress to help advocacy efforts for malnutrition care,  read more for details: 

Developing LTC Recommendations Survey deadline March 21

CMTFs LTC and Food Working Group is collaborating with Gerontology Network & DC to help identify key informants and key documents that could support the development of Long Term Care recommendations.

If you are working in LTC, please complete this survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BTKFT22 by March 21, 2022.  Read more for details.   

CMTF authors advance malnutrition knowledge through 7 new publications in 2021!

Did you know that CMTF authors contributed to the knowledge around malnutrition through 7 new scientific journal publications in 2021?

Celia Laur, Heather Keller, Koen Huysentruyt, Janice Sorensen and Cathy Chan bring us the latest evidence in hospital, primary care, transitions of care and pediatrics. You may check out these key publications on our updated webpage where key articles are listed according to color coded areas of interest.

“Nutrition Risk and Weight Stigma- Important Considerations for Practice”

Mentoring session: Wed. Jan. 26, 12-1pm ET

The CMTF Primary Care Working Group is holding a Community of Practice session to guide primary care and community dietitians on considerations to avoid weight based stigma while screening for nutrition risk.

Hamilton Health Sciences and Alberta Health Services share CMAW 2021 activities & success stories!

Katie Genge RD from Hamilton Health Sciences and Karol Sekulic RD from AHS have shared their list of activities for CMAW 2021. Plus, Stephanie Cox RD from AHS has generously outlined her success story about Making Meals Matter.  Click here for the AHS Time to Eat toolkit. Read more:

Exciting CMTF opportunity for a postdoctoral fellow-deadline Dec 3rd!

As a host partner organization for CIHR’s Health System Impact Fellowship, CMTF-CNS is looking for a 2-year postdoctoral fellow to focus on their new program of nutrition care champions across Canada, Advancing Malnutrition Care (AMC).