Nutrition Research: Making a Difference

For 20 years, CFDR has been investing in research that contributes to the health of Canadians. By strategically funding projects across the country, we're helping to push the boundaries of nutritional knowledge, improve dietetic practice and public health policies, and provide insight into emerging issues that will shape the future of the profession. Click here to see summaries of recently-completed CFDR-funded research projects.

Research report 2008: click here.

CFDR-Funded Research

Annually, CFDR provides research grant awards to dietitians who wish to explore a question that relates directly to their practice and will be directly applicable to improving the nutritional health of Canadians. The following grants have been awarded in 2011:

1. Can an equation to estimate energy requirements of individuals with chronic spinal cord injury be developed? (Hugues Plourde, PhD, RD)
2. What issues lead to weight gain in women treated with chemotherapy for early stage breast cancer? (Vivienne A.Vance, MSc, PhD (Cand))
3. What are the challenges in training priorities in entry level food service management and administrative training within Canadian dietetic training programs? (Roula Tzianetas, MSc, RD)
4. How can we facilitate the adoption of guidelines to promote healthy eating in Alberta's recreational facilities? (Dana Olstad, MSc, RD)
5. Why are dietitians not applying the Nutrition Care Process model in their dietetic practice? (Sophie Desroches, PhD, DtP)
6. Should women with gestational diabetes follow a low glycemic index diet to improve the health qualities of breast milk? (Thomas Wolever, DM, PhD, Shannan Grant, MSc, RD, Pauline Darling, PhD, RD and Deborah O'Connor PhD, RD)
7. Can the "Adaptive Mentorship©" model enhance preceptor supervision in dietetic internship? (Natasha Haskey, MSc, RD)
8. How do dietitians perceive their roles in food safety? (Judy Sheeshka, PhD, RD)

For highlights about these and previous CFDR awards, view CFDR news releases.

Search

To search CFDR-funded research, and other available research:

• Browse through the list below
• Conduct a keyword search below to search by subject matter
• Visit our unique database, CINDAR, the Canadian Inventory for Nutrition and Dietetic Associated Research.