Vision

Enhancing the health of Canadians by contributing new knowledge about food and nutrition.

Mission

The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research is the catalyst for dietetic and applied nutrition research by funding research and disseminating new knowledge in support of evidence-based decisions.

Values

The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research demonstrates the following values:

Innovation
Fosters creativity and support for the emergence of new knowledge in an environment that embraces both freedom of inquiry and unrestricted dissemination of research results

Integrity
Functions with honesty, fairness, transparency and objectivity

Respect

Operates inclusively and collaboratively, leveraging the wisdom and diverse perspectives of board members, corporate partners and individual donors to achieve results

 

Accountability

Manages resources responsibly by operating with the highest level of ethical conduct in decision making and supporting desired outcomes

 

Excellence

Promotes high standards in research

 

Relevance

Demonstrates value to Foundation supporters in its applicability and significance to dietetic practice and corporate priorities in relation to the nutritional health of Canadians