2004 ANNUAL REPORT

CANADIAN FOUNDATIONFOR DIETETIC RESEARCH

LA FONDATION CANADIENNEDE LA RECHERCHE EN DIÉTÉTIQUE

VISION CFDR is the pre-eminent funder of applied nutrition and dietetic research in Canada.

MISSION CFDR contributes to the health of Canadians by generating funds for applied nutrition and dietetic research.

CFDR. As a step in this direction, policy changes wereapproved in 2004 to reduce barriers to dietitians’ participationin research, such as extending the granting period to allowmore time to complete projects and providing funding for atemporary replacement to allow for the Principal Investigatorto devote regular work time to research.

FAR-REACHING IMPACT OF MULTI-CENTRESTUDYThe first multi-centre study funded by CFDR was completedthis year and has already provided substantial returns for aninvestment of $50,000. Coordinated by Ryna Levy-Milne,PhD, RDN, of UBC, the study involved 10 university dietitian-researchers (the mentors) and 14 practicing dietitians (thetrainees) from 7 sites across Canada. The study exploredCanadian dietitians’ attitudes and knowledge about obesityand weight management. “By including a research-trainingcomponent, this project demystified the research process,”indicates Judy Sheeshka, Chair of CFDR’s Scientific ReviewCommittee. “The dietitian trainees gained confidence and dis-covered that research can actually be fun! As a result, they aremuch more likely to participate in future practice-basedresearch.”

UPGRADING CFDR’S UNIQUE RESEARCH DATABASECFDR undertook major enhancementsof its unique database, a consolidated source of food, nutri-tion and dietetic practice research activities that was initiatedin 1998. Along with a more user-friendly appeal, the

Canadian Inventory of Nutrition and Dietetic AssociatedResearch (CINDAR) now boasts a more powerful searchengine and state-of-the-art content management systemthat will support efficient access to a growing body ofdietetic practice research funded by CFDR and other agen-cies. The new upgrade will enhance networking and evi-dence-based decision making on policy, programs,resources and messages.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO REACH GROCERS Through a strategic partnership, CFDR reached 60,000 grocersacross the country via a promotional insert in the June issue ofCanadian Grocer magazine. The insert showcased four exam-ples of successful CFDR-funded research projects that demon-strate opportunities for grocery stores to be involved in deliver-ing important nutrition messages to Canadians.

With a new strategic plan in place as a solid roadmap toguide its future, the Foundation is well positioned to fulfill itsmandate…building on past successes, capitalizing on strategicopportunities and addressing new challenges along the way.

Nancy Schwartz, PhD, FDCCFDR President 2003–2004

CORPORATE FUNDRAISINGThe annual Corporate Golf Challenge has evolved into the sin-gle most successful fundraising event for the Foundation.“Our goal of providing a one-of-a-kind golfing and networkingopportunity that raises significant funds for the Foundationwas achieved again this year,” says Mike Hill, Board memberand Fundraising Committee Chair.

CFDR was pleased to welcome The CentrumFoundation and Wyeth Consumer Health Care Inc. asour newest corporate supporter, and to acknowledgeThe McCain Foundation and McCain Foods (Canada)for increasing its support of CFDR from Patron toBenefactor level.

INDIVIDUAL DC MEMBER SUPPORTIndividual dietitians and CFDR Board members also con-tributed generously to the Foundation this past year, throughdonations of $24,000 from 401 members, and a number ofcreative regional events. A silent auction held in AtlanticCanada, golf tournaments organized by the DC Business andIndustry Network and by dietitians in Calgary and inWinnipeg, and donations received in lieu of registration feesfor research day in Edmonton, all raised funds and CFDR’sprofile.

A Tribute Gift Program was initiated as an innovative wayto acknowledge milestones in the lives and careers of friendsand colleagues. “Being honoured on my 20th anniversary asCEO of Dietitians of Canada through the launch of this tributeprogram was very special for me,” indicates Marsha Sharp,CFDR Secretary-Treasurer.

RESEARCH AND GRANTINGFour dietitians and their investigative teams were awardedresearch grants totaling $60,000 in the annual grant competi-tion. As Board member Bridget Davidson explains, “Theprojects funded in 2004 will enable dietitians across the coun-try to undertake research that has the potential to enhancethe health of Canadians and to influence both public policyand industry practices.”

Indicates Laurie Curry, CFDR Board member and DCBoard Chair, “Together the DC and CFDR Boards are commit-ted to encouraging dietitians to integrate research into theireveryday practice.”

Increasing the number of grant applications is a priority for

A NEW ROADMAP A key outcome of 2004 is a new three-year strategic plan forthe Foundation. “In developing this roadmap we drew onthe wisdom of Board members and sought advice from dieti-tians and corporate supporters across Canada,” explains BarbAnderson, President-Elect and Chair of the strategic plan-ning working group. “Key to the long-term success of CFDR isadoption of a newly focused vision and mission that reflectcurrent and future realities, and values to guide all activities.”

The plan focuses the Foundation on two strategic directions:fundraising and granting. Board member StephanieMinna states that “CFDR’s new strategic plan instills confi-dence that corporations’ charitable dollars are being used forthe right priorities.” Adds Board member Tim Hedges, “WithCFDR’s adoption of a donor-centred fundraising model as acornerstone of the new plan, emphasis will be placed on tai-loring donor benefits, recognition and communications to theinterests and needs of our supporters.”

FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT RESEARCHThanks to the leadership of our Fundraising Committee, CFDRenjoyed another year of successful fundraising outcomes,allowing us to meet our goals for research grants and forgrowth. And thanks to the Finance and Audit Committee, theCFDR Board has a sound model for use in planning and mon-itoring financial goals. Our short term priority is growing thebalance of funds to $2 million, to allow additional funds forresearch grants without eroding the principal investments thatsustain the Foundation over the long term.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to report on thehighlights of another successful year for CFDR. This report reflects thecombined efforts of dedicated Board members who collectively governCFDR and individually lead committees and teams in directing initiatives.

Vision: CFDR is the pre-eminent funder ofapplied nutrition and dietetic research inCanada.

Mission: CFDR contributes to the health ofCanadians by generating funds for appliednutrition and dietetic research.

Values: CFDR is committed to demonstrating thefollowing organizational values as guidingprinciples in fulfilling its mission:

• Innovation – Demonstrates creativity andsupport for the emergence of new knowl-edge, in an environment that embracesboth freedom of inquiry and unrestricteddissemination of research results.

• Integrity – Functions with honesty, fairness,transparency, and objectivity.

• Respect – Operates inclusively and collabo-ratively, leveraging the wisdom and diverseperspectives of board members and part-ners to achieve results.

• Accountability – Manages resources respon-sibly by demonstrating the highest level ofethical conduct in support of desired out-comes.

• Excellence – Promotes high standards inresearch by supporting excellence.

CANADIAN FOUNDATION LA FONDATION CANADIENNEFOR DIETETIC RESEARCH DE LA RECHERCHE EN DIÉTÉTIQUE

� Tim Hedges (McCain Foods Canada) accepts 2003 Corporate Golf Challenge Cup, presented bySusan Morgan and Mike Hill.

� Dr. Walid Aldoori and Dr. Murray Brown receiveBenefactor recognition plaque for The CentrumFoundation and Wyeth Consumer Health Care Inc.,presented by Mike Hill.

2004 CFDR Research Grants CFDR provided $60,000 in total to fund these four projectsin the 2004 research grant competition.

Optimizing dietary n-6/n-3 fatty acids for the Canadian populationInvestigators: Sheila Innis, PhD, RDN; Angela Liou, MS, PhD (Candidate)Project Administration: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

The effect of menu revision with folate-rich foods on serum homocysteine of longterm care residents receiving puréed foods

Investigators: Teresa Isaac, RD; Nadine Zello, RD; Wendy J. Dahl, PhD (Candidate), RD; Susan J. Whiting, PhD; Robert T. Tyler, PhDProject Administration: Royal University Hospital Foundation, Saskatoon, SK

Can reducing insulin resistance before surgery improve post-operative glycemic con-trol and reduce markers of inflammation in patients undergoing coronary arterybypass surgery?

Investigators: Mary Keith, PhD, RD; Victoria Morris, MSc (Candidate); Jackie Song, MSc, RD; Dr. Lee Errett, MD; Dr. Thomas Wolever, MDProject Administration: St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON

CONSUMER-FOCUSED AWARDUsing focus group and participatory research in developing effective educationalstrategies to counsel perimenopausal women making dietary choices that mayimpact on bone health

Investigators: Gwen Chapman, PhD, RDN; Gail Hammond, MSc, RDN; Susan Barr, PhD, RDN, FDCProject Administration: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

CORPORATE SUPPORTERS CFDR gratefully acknowledges corporations who have demonstratedtheir leadership through their support of the Foundation.

FOUNDER ($125,000+)Dairy Farmers of CanadaDietitians of CanadaNovartis Medical Nutrition

BENEFACTOR ($75,000)The Centrum Foundation and Wyeth Consumer Health Care Inc. The McCain Foundation and McCain Foods (Canada)

SPONSOR ($50,000)Compass Group CanadaKraft Canada Inc. Nestlé NutritionUnilever Canada Inc.

PATRON ($25,000)Abbott Laboratories Limited, Ross Product DivisionAramark Canada Ltd.Canadian Egg Marketing AgencyCoca-Cola Ltd.Kellogg Canada Inc.Mead Johnson NutritionalsNeilson Dairy

* donations pledged over 5 years

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETAS AT AUGUST 31, 2004

2004 2003

Assets •Cash and investments 1,857,303 1,813,152•Accrued interest and 35,256 49,721

other receivables1,892,559 1,862,873

Liabilities •Accounts payable 63,470 156,216and accrued liabilities

•Deferred revenue 77,800 61,225•Due to Dietitians of Canada 2,375 20,546

143,645 237,987

Balance of funds 1,748,914 1,624,886

CONDENSED STATEMENTOF REVENUE, EXPENSESAND BALANCE OF FUNDSYEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2004

Revenue •Donations – corporate 191,333 188,763•Donations – members 24,024 23,783

of Dietitians of Canada •Investment income 100,365 135,109•Net proceeds – golf days 61,246 50,472

and auctions•Other income 90 285

377,058 398,412

Expenses •Research awards 78,474 136,377•Research communications 89,630 30,061•Fund-raising 29,465 30,349•Governance 25,821 31,562•Administration 29,640 29,635

253,030 257,984

Excess of revenue over 124,028 140,428expenses for the year

Balance of funds 1,624,886 1,484,458- at beginning of year

Balance of funds - at end of year $1,748,914 $1,624,886

NOTE: A complete set of audited financial statements is available from the Foundation on request.

AUDITORS’ REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OFCANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR DIETETIC RESEARCH

We have audited the financial statements of CanadianFoundation for Dietetic Research as at August 31, 2004 inaccordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing stan-dards. In common with many charitable organizations, theFoundation derives revenue from donations which are not sus-ceptible of complete audit verification. Accordingly our auditreport, dated September 29, 2004, was qualified with respectto the completeness of donation revenue. Except for our reser-vation in this regard, in our opinion the information containedin the accompanying condensed financial statements is consis-tent with the financial statements from which it is derived.

Toronto, Ontario Clarke Henning LLPSeptember 29, 2004 Chartered Accountants

2004 ANNUAL REPORT

Scientific Review Committee

COMMITTEE CHAIRDr. Judy SheeshkaDepartment of Family Relations & Applied NutritionUniversity of GuelphGuelph, ON

Jane BellmanWellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health UnitGuelph, ON

Paula BrauerDepartment of Family Relations & Applied NutritionUniversity of GuelphGuelph, ON

Pauline DarlingSt. Michael’s HospitalToronto, ON

Pat VanderkooyTherapy Partners Inc.Guelph, ON

Finance and Audit Committee

COMMITTEE CHAIRMarsha SharpDietitians of CanadaToronto, ON

Mike MasseCompass Group CanadaMississauga, ON

Stephanie MinnaKraft Canada Inc.Don Mills, ON

Paul SchurUnilever Canada Inc.Toronto, ON

EX-OFFICIO ADVISORSSusan MorganCFDR ManagerToronto, ON

Patricia Sierra Dietitians of Canada Financial OfficerToronto, ON

Fundraising and Corporate GolfChallenge Committee

COMMITTEE CHAIRMike HillNovartis Medical NutritionMississauga, ON

Beth ArmourMontreal, QC

Laurie CurryCalgary, AB

Fran HaleyMinistry of Health and Long-Term CareToronto, ON

Georgette HarrisDietitians of CanadaToronto, ON

Tim HedgesMcCain Foods (Canada)Etobicoke, ON

Barb LedermannUnilever Canada Inc.Toronto, ON

Susan MorganCanadian Foundation for Dietetic ResearchToronto, ON

Cathy PayneHealthpro Procurement ServicesPeterborough, ON

Nancy SchwartzOakville, ON

Marsha SharpDietitians of CanadaToronto, ON

Diane ZianisMorrison Healthcare Food Services/Compass GroupCanadaMississauga, ON

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2003–2004Board of Directors

Foundation Board members collectively govern CFDR and individually lead committeesor teams, together ensuring the successachieved by CFDR.

PRESIDENTNancy SchwartzOakville, ON

VICE PRESIDENTMike HillNovartis Medical NutritionMississauga, ON

SECRETARY-TREASURERMarsha SharpDietitians of CanadaToronto, ON

Barb AndersonPublic Health Services, District 1, 2, 3 Bridgewater, NS

Laurie CurryCalgary, AB

Bridget DavidsonKitchener, ON

Tim HedgesMcCain Foods (Canada)Etobicoke, ON

Stephanie MinnaKraft Canada Inc.Don Mills, ON

Judy SheeshkaDepartment of Family Relations & Applied NutritionUniversity of GuelphGuelph, ON

VOLUNTEERSSupport Activities of the Foundation