The purpose of the network is to provide dietitians, Public Health Nutritionists, and students working in community and/or public health nutrition or with a general interest in community and/or public health nutrition practice with tools, supports and opportunities. Specific objectives are:
- To promote and facilitate communication and sharing information among members of the network group, with other dietitians and with other organizations.
- To share the latest information about best practices and resources for community and public health nutrition
- To facilitate the ability of members to promote community and public health nutrition best practices and participate in continuing education opportunities
- To promote community nutrition and public health nutrition as a career choice among dietetic students and to provide opportunities for continued career growth and experience sharing among members
- To be a resource group for government and policy makers to consult on issues related to community nutrition and public health nutrition practice
- To raise awareness and advocate on behalf of community nutrition and public health nutrition issues and practice challenges.
Benefits of membership
- Opportunity to network and connect with other dietitians and students working/interested in community and public health nutrition
- Access to current resources on various community and public health nutrition topics
- Access to book reviews and opportunity to participate in quarterly book reviews
- Access to blog containing posts written on various public health related topics (blog has replaced previous newsletter)
- Access to online networking platform specific to CPHN Network (coast-to-coast)
- Ongoing volunteer opportunities for students and dietitians
- Dietitians of Canada Conference Sponsorship opportunities for student members
Leadership Team
Chair: Lesley Andrade
Co-chair: Vacant (x1)
Blog Editor: Tiffany Manstan
Treasurer: Vacant (x1)
Secretary: Cristina Benea
Events and Communication Coordinator: Hannah Wilkie
Resource Coordinator: Rosette Moore
Cost: $35 for full members; $15 for students
Contact: cphn@dietitians-network.ca.
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