Resources: Nutrition and Eating Disorders
Dietitians of Canada:
604-480 University Ave.
Toronto, ON M5G 1V2
T: 416-596-0857
F: 416-596-0603
Website: www.dietitians.ca
Email: centralinfo@dietitians.ca
Online “Find A Dietitian” tool; online resource centre; publications.
National Eating Disorder Information Centre:
ES 7-421, 200 Elizabeth St.
Toronto, ON M5G 2C4
T: 416-340-4156, 1-866-NEDIC-20 (633-4220)
F: 416-340-4736
Website: www.nedic.ca
Email: nedic@uhn.ca
Nationwide listing of treatment services and resources; written information on eating disorders, food and weight preoccupation; assistance in the development of information materials; information on support groups for families and for those with eating disorders and food and weight preoccupation; lectures and workshops for community groups and professionals; “Bulletin” newsletter, sponsor of the national Eating Disorder Awareness Weak (EDAW); prevention and awareness campaigns.
Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion:
Health Canada
Tower A, Qualicum Towers
2936 Baseline Rd., 3rd Floor
A.L. 3303D
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
T: 1-866-225-0709
Website: www.healthycanadians.gc.ca
Email: nutrition@hc-sc.gc.ca
“Canada’s Food Guide”; resources on healthy eating; prenatal nutrition; nutrition labeling.
University Laval’s Research Chair in Obesity:
Centre de recherché de l’Institut Universitaire de cardiologie et de pheumologie de Quebec (CRIUCPQ)
2725, Chemin Sainte-Foy, Room Y 4235
Quebec G1V 4G5
T: 418-656-8711 ext. 3392
F: 418-656-5929
Website: www.obesity.ulaval.ca
Email: obsiety.chair@crhl.ulaval.ca
Professional resources; online tools; support group information; newsgroup; references; newsletter; magazine; online database; links; information on weight management; nutrition and physical activity.