EVENTS
On behalf of the Division of Human Nutrition, you are cordially invited to a free group registration for the Canadian Nutrition Society 2025 Thematic Conference, "Advances in Research & Practice: 80 is the New 50, Staying Well As We Age" on January 31, 2025, 6:30am to 2:30pm (MT), in 2-150 ECHA. Attendees may come and go as their schedules permit.
This is a great opportunity for Dietetic and NUFS students to learn the latest research and practices regarding nutrition and aging as well as gain valuable expert level presentation skills and network. For your reference: Program - CNS-SCN Thematic 2025
Note: This is a live virtual conference that the Division is hosting in-person together as a UofA Group, you must attend in-person. If you are arriving prior to 7am the Northeast Entrance doors of ECHA will be open at 6:30AM on Fri, Jan 31.
OPPORTUNITIES
CFUW EDMONTON ACADEMIC AWARDS FUND
2025 BETTY L GRAVETT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP in DIETETICS
And MARY MORRISON ENDOWMENT AWARD
Value $2000
Eligibility Criteria
· Is a woman attending the University of Alberta.
· Is registered full-time as an undergraduate student (3rd or 4th Cohort Year), in the Fall and Winter terms in the 2024 - 2025 academic year.
· Is registered in the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science Program, specializing in Dietetics
· Is registered in the third or fourth year of her degree program.
· Has received grades for all courses taken, in Fall Term 2024, as confirmed by the University of Alberta transcript, with a minimum University of Alberta GPA of 3.2. (If the fall term is a practicum, the previous GPA will be used.)
· Can demonstrate financial need.
· This award can be won by one student once only.
Instructions and Application Form at:
https://www.cfuwedmonton.org/academic-awards/scholarship-program/gravett
Deadline for application: 11:59 pm (Mountain Time) on Friday February 28, 2025
NEWS
Congratulations Lucie Lafierre!
The recipient of the 2024 Betty L. Gravett Undergraduate Scholarship in Dietetics and Mary Morrison Endowment Award
The recipient of the 2024 Betty L. Gravett Undergraduate Scholarship in Dietetics and Mary Morrison Endowment Award
Have you met … Shenin Mehnaj?
What degrees have you earned at the University of Alberta?
I completed my bachelor of science in nutrition and food science with a minor in food policy in 2021. For the full article click here.
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College of Dietitians of Alberta
The College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA) is the regulatory body for the profession of dietetics in Alberta.
Established under the Health Professions Act in 2002, the College regulates the practice of dietetics in the public interest by ensuring that regulated members have the proper education and training to provide professional, competent, and ethical services. We are committed to the protection and safety of the public.
For more info visit: https://collegeofdietitians.ab.ca/
To apply for registration in your Dietetics Specialization 4th year: click here
Dietitians of Canada
As the only Canadian organization by and for dietitians, they provide you with networking opportunities, leadership development, knowledge exchange, and tools to build your skills and practice.
Student Membership: $50
For more info visit: www.dietitians.ca
Alberta Health Services
As a Dietitian, Kelsey at Alberta Health Services (AHS), Kelsey focuses on building good habits and addressing the emotions behind eating, she helps build a healthy foundation focused on nutrition and making alternative food choices. Patients work with Registered Dietitians for a host of reasons, and in a rural facility like Barrhead, Kelsey gets to see a full range. From home care to intravenous and tube feeding, Dietitians play a unique role in identifying, diagnosing, treating a broad scope of patient conditions.
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AHS Indigenous Applicants: AHS takes seriously call-to-action #23 of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission and is committed to retaining and increasing the number of Indigenous professionals at AHS. Contact us at indigenous.talent@ahs.ca to get started or view opportunities on our job board linked above.
For more info visit: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca
Covenant Health
At Covenant Health, Registered Dietitians provide nutrition counselling to help patients stay healthy, prevent and manage diseases and recover from illness or surgery. Registered Dietitians will help improve patient's eating patterns. They may also recommend a special diet to help patients manage their condition. Most sessions are one-on-one with the dietitian. In-person, virtual and telephone options are available. They may also offer group sessions where appropriate.
Services may focus on:
digestive conditions (Celiac’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.)
dyslipidemia
food allergies or intolerances
healthy eating during pregnancy
heart failure
hypertension
malnutrition
prediabetes
For more infor visit: https://covenanthealth.ca
Reese has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Food Science, with a major in Dietetics Specialization degree and is now working as a Registered Dietitian in a sports medicine centre.
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