Nutrition plays a vital role in the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. The DON SCN works with patients, families, allied health, community partners, researchers and other stakeholders on initiatives that support healthy eating, food security and chronic disease prevention. Why is this important?
In Canada, about 1 out of 3 seniors living in the community is malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. The DON SCN is leading and supporting several projects that focus on preventing malnutrition and improving the care of patients who are malnourished. These include:
The SCN collaborates across sectors and organizations to support research related to food insecurity and diabetes, opportunities to address gaps in care, and improving the nutritional health of seniors in the community.
