Alison Duncan is a Professor and Associate Director of Research at the Human Nutraceutical Research Unit, in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph. Alison’s academic training is all in nutrition with an undergraduate degree in Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Guelph, training to become a Registered Dietitian at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a M.Sc. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Minnesota. Her teaching and research relate to the biological effects of functional foods on chronic disease-related endpoints evaluated in human intervention studies, with a particular focus on the agri-food-health continuum. Alison currently serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Nutrition and as Vice President-Research and President-Elect for the Canadian Nutrition Society and was recently named a Fellow of the Dietitians of Canada.
This conference will explore advances and controversies in the nutritional management of diabetes through exposure to research and practice perspectives. This conference will use a synchronous remote approach that will include two 4.5 hours sessions over two days. By attending this conference, attendees will: 1. Understand the history and evolution of the nutritional management of diabetes, with knowledge and direction on current recommendations and best practices; 2. Learn about the role of the ketogenic diet in diabetes management and prevention; 3. Recognize the importance of cultural diversity in delivering appropriate nutritional care for those living with diabetes, and learn about culturally appropriate approaches for diabetes management; 4. Become aware of the behavioural aspects of dietary adherence to nutrition recommendations for diabetes and effective strategies to address them.