CFDR Research Showcase, Early Bird Abstracts

Abstract

Due to the cancellation of the Dietitians of Canada (DC) conference for 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Research Showcase was not able to be held as planned in Saskatoon in June 2020. Ten of the Early Bird abstracts were presented as Lightning Rounds during the virtual DC conference that was held in June and July, 2020. All 25 Early Bird abstracts are published in this issue of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research and are also posted on the CFDR website . These abstracts represent a wide variety of practice-based nutrition research projects in Canada. The Early Bird abstract research event would not be possible without the commitment and dedication of many people. On behalf of DC and CFDR, we extend a special thank you to members of our abstract review committee: Susan Campisi (University of Toronto); Elaine Cawadias (Retired); Pauline Darling (University of Ottawa); Andrea Glenn (St. Francis Xavier University); Mahsa Jessri (University of British Columbia); Jessica Lieffers (University of Saskatchewan); Shelley Vanderhout (University of Toronto). Thanks also to the moderators for the Lightning Round presentations in the virtual DC conference. Finally, thanks also to the DC Conference team for their support with the Lightning Round presentations over the course of the DC virtual conference. Christina Lengyel PhD RD Chair, 2020 Early Bird Committee Associate Professor Director of the Dietetics Program Human Nutritional Sciences University of Manitoba Janis Randall Simpson PhD RD FDC FCNS Professor Emerita University of Guelph Executive Director, CFDR