/nutrition/taxonomy/term/3/all en /nutrition/channels/news/school-human-nutrition-professor-treena-delormier-awarded-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal-362393 <p>Nineteen members of the 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ community, including President Deep Saini, have been awarded the <a href="https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/commemorative-medals/king-charles-iii-coronation-medal">King Charles III Coronation Medal</a>. The medal is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.</p> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:01:32 +0000 admin 14064 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/application-deadline-invention-impact-training-program-spring-2025-363717 <h2>Application Deadline: April 13, 2025, 11:59PM ET<a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=cZYxzedSaEqvqfz4-J8J6o5YbLggnItNohh2-3xWiFRUNzg3QjNWSExLQzJaRjRRVUpMQlROT0pURC4u&route=shorturl"><strong> - Apply Here! </strong></a></h2> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:30:09 +0000 admin 14063 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/6th-annual-women-entrepreneurship-panel-363727 <p>Since 2020, the 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Engine has co-hosted an annual <a href="/engine/events/women-entrepreneurship-panel/2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Women in Entrepreneurship Panel</a> with <a href="https://can01.safelin</body></html>"></a></p> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:39:41 +0000 admin 14059 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/effects-ultra-processed-foods-comments-michele-iskandar-and-stephanie-chevalier-362138 <p>In a recent article, <em>La Presse </em>addressed the question of whether ultra-processed foods increase cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and allergies in children.</p> <p>Studies exist, Michèle Iskandar, Research Associate at 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ's School of Human Nutrition told <em>La Presse</em>—but they are preliminary.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:09:43 +0000 admin 14052 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-55-million-cfi-funding-359755 <p>Twenty 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million.  </p> <p>These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value.  </p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:55:28 +0000 admin 14055 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/are-canadian-froot-loops-healthier-those-us-comments-prof-stephanie-chevalier-361378 <p>In <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/sciences/2024-11-22/lu-vu-verifie/les-froot-loops-d-ici-sont-ils-meilleurs-que-ceux-des-etats-unis.php">a new article, <em>La Presse </em>investigates claims made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.</a>, Donald Trump's Secretary of Health nominee, that Froot Loops sold in Canada have far less ingredients than their American counterparts. </p> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:33:37 +0000 admin 14054 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/tariff-trouble-prompts-montrealers-prepare-price-hikes-comments-pascal-theriault-364027 <p>Food including meat, vegetables, and fruits are on the long list of products from the U.S. subject to Canada’s 25% counter-tariffs.</p> <p>It might take a few weeks, but most retailers will pass the cost on to Quebecers, 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ agricultural economist <a href="/fmt/staff/theriault">Pascal Thériault</a>, Farm Management and Technology Program Director, <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/tariff-trouble-prompts-montrealers-to-prepare-for-price-hikes/">told <em>CTV News</em>.</a></p> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:08:55 +0000 admin 14049 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/students-weigh-what-matters-them-agriculture-364025 <p>Farm consolidation, lack of financial supports, and agriculture-inclusive education streams are some of the most important issues for students attending the recent Future of Food conference in Ottawa. </p> <p>Students from 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ’s Farm Management Technology (FMT) program told <em>Farmtario </em>what they see as the most important concerns young people have with agriculture and agri-food in Canada.</p> <p>For example, FMT student Jasmine Desaultels said there should be more financial help available for smaller operations.</p> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:46:35 +0000 admin 14048 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-buzzing-world-pollinators-2025-edition-332911 <h2>Come celebrate National Pollinator Week!</h2> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:07:56 +0000 admin 14038 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/nomination-period-2025-macdonald-campus-award-teaching-excellence-363908 <p><em><small>Pictured above: Last year's winner, Prof. Grant Clark (right), receives his award from 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ President Deep Saini at Spring Convocation in 2024</small></em></p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:14:46 +0000 admin 14032 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/unraveling-biophysical-mechanistic-links-between-climate-change-and-infectious-disease-transmission-362524 <p><b>Abstract</b>: There is clear evidence that climate change will alter the timing, intensity, and geographic range of infectious disease outbreaks with important implications for public health.</p> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:31:14 +0000 admin 14043 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/potential-carbon-offsets-agriculture-promoting-adoption-technologies-and-best-management-practices-362525 <p><strong>Abstract:</strong> Carbon sequestration practices have the dual benefit of replenishing soil organic matter levels while simultaneously mitigating greenhouse gas emissions by capturing and storing carbon in agricultural soils.</p> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:36:54 +0000 admin 14044 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/bse-annual-environment-public-lecture-363696 <p>The Bieler School of Environment's Annual Environment Lecture, featuring Dr. Britt Wray.</p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:16:51 +0000 admin 14042 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/celebrate-mcgill24-free-coffee-and-muffins-macdonald-campus-363911 <p>On Wednesday, March 12th, 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ marks its 10th annual day of giving—<a href="https://giving.mcgill.ca/ways-give/more-ways-give/mcgill24?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search-ad&utm_campaign=mcgill24&utm_content=awareness-land</body></html>"></a></p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:04:52 +0000 admin 14033 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/climate-change-extreme-heat-and-health-362527 <p><strong>Abstract:</strong> Climate change has resulted in an increase in the global mean temperature. In recent decades, Canada has seen a rise in the frequency, duration, and intensity of heat waves.</p> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:43:54 +0000 admin 14045 at /nutrition