Nutrition and Foods Division

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The Science Atlantic Nutrition and Foods Division is comprised of nutritional and food scientists and educators from each University in the Atlantic Provinces.

SANFC

The 2025 Science Atlantic Nutrition and Foods Conference (SANFC) will be held online on March 28 and 29.

Registration is now open and the deadline to register is March 22, 2025.

Abstract Submission is now open. Be sure to submit yours by February 28, 2025.

For more information on the schedule, speakers, and abstract guidelines, visit the 2025 Nutrition and Foods Conference website.

2024 Science Atlantic Nutrition and Foods Conference (SANFC)

The goal of the SANF conference is to provide undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to present their research and attend presentations from keynote speakers. This conference also gives students the opportunity to connect and network with other students and faculty from universities across Atlantic Canada to immerse them further in the disciplines of food and nutrition science.

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Awards

Chemistry conference winners 2019

Thanks to the support of our generous conference sponsors, each year  recognizes the achievements of some of Atlantic Canada’s top undergraduate and graduate Nutrition and Foods students through a variety of awards.

About

The Science Atlantic Nutrition and Foods Committee is comprised of nutritional and food scientists and educators from each University in the Atlantic Provinces that has either an established nutrition or food science department, program or faculty position. The committee serves as a community for faculty and students working within the nutrition and food science fields, notably those in human nutrition, dietetics and food science.

The main objectives of this group include:

  • Promoting the study of nutrition, dietetics, food science and technology, as well as the various careers and development opportunities within each area and their wide-ranging contributions to society
  • Supporting and promoting opportunities for students and faculty to develop their understanding of the basic and applied nutritional and food sciences and to engage in transdisciplinary learning and collaborations.

Division

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Division Chair

Jennifer Taylor
University of Prince Edward Island

See all Nutrition and Foods division members.

Sponsors