The Joannah & Brian Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition connects scholars, health practitioners, patients and knowledge resources to improve the nutrition of children, in Canada and around the world.
We are a network of researchers and educators affiliated with the University of Toronto, working toward better lifelong health through reduced child overweight, obesity, malnutrition and chronic disease.
News
Apr 22, 2025
The institute will educate the next generation of climate leaders, mobilize talent and innovative ideas from across the university, expand on U of T’s world-leading sustainability research and discovery, and inspire the urgent action needed for a healthier future.
Mar 6, 2025
A low-glycemic index diet can be delicious, budget friendly and easy to make. This was the key message at the University of Toronto’s second annual culinary medicine event, held at George Brown College last week.
Feb 4, 2025
Researchers at the University of Toronto are sounding the alarm about the high consumption of ultra-processed foods among preschool-aged children in Canada and its association with obesity development.
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Upcoming Events
Apr 7
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May 26
Paediatric Obesity Management Core Competency Series
11:00am - 1:00pm
May
8 – 10
CNS-SCN Annual Conference
ALL DAY
May
13
2025 Department of Family and Community Medicine Conference
8:00am - 4:00pm
May 31
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Jun 3
Nutrition 2025
ALL DAY
Oct
23 – 24
The Power of Primary Care: The Foundation of Integrated Health Systems
ALL DAY