PRESIDENT S REPORT. Let me summarize some of the key accomplishments of our first 15 years:

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2 PRESIDENT S REPORT We have much to celebrate as we mark the 15th anniversary of the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research! The Foundation has come a long way since 1991 when some very visionary leaders of Dietitians of Canada first saw the need to establish a foundation to support dietetic research in Canada, and CFDR was born. Barb Anderson P.Dt., M.Ad.Ed., FDC CFDR President Since 1991, CFDR has awarded $830,000 to 73 dietitians and their research teams to support research projects in evidencebased nutrition and dietetics. Each of these projects holds the promise of infl uencing the practice of dietetics, and enhancing the health of Canadians. We have every reason to be proud. Let me summarize some of the key accomplishments of our first 15 years: We developed an effective grant review process, one which not only enables us to fund the best projects, but also allows us to provide constructive feedback to all applicants to assist in their development as researchers We created CINDAR, the web-based Canadian Inventory of Nutrition and Dietetic Associated Research a great resource for anyone pursuing nutrition or dietetic research We built a strong, committed network of corporate supporters companies whose multi-year fi nancial pledges and human resources involvement in our activities ensure our success in the long term We captured the imagination of our own community, as individual dietitians from across the country make donations each year and organize fundraising events to support our important work All of these achievements have established CFDR as a strong, competent organization pursuing a well-focused mission. Now, we have a solid base on which to build as we continue to move forward. The past year has been a memorable one for CFDR, marked by some tremendous highlights. This year, we: funded six research grants, summarized elsewhere in this report held a very successful research day at DC s conference, in which researchers shared the results of their projects through both oral and poster presentations modifi ed our by-laws in order to maximize our donor-centred philosophy; our new board structure includes more directors, and allows us more fl exibility to attract the skills needed to govern the foundation hired a full-time Executive Director, Isla Horvath, who will help to advance our mandate and move us forward held two well-attended research events for our corporate partners and members, where CFDRfunded researchers shared information on their projects and invited discussion on CFDR research directions CFDR ANNUAL REPORT

3 All of these are remarkable achievements, and we celebrate each one of them. But we won t stop here in fact, we ve already got great plans for the future and have instituted two exciting new projects: This year, we created the Morgan Medal Program. This program is a tribute to Susan Morgan, an ardent supporter of both CFDR and DC who passed away last year. The Morgan Medal will recognize dietetic intern/dietetic student research projects. The fi rst national award will be presented to the winner at the DC conference in June With this program, we demonstrate our belief in fostering the new researchers of the future. We launched our fi rst-ever collaborative research project. The project, commissioned by Dietitians of Canada, will look at vitamin and mineral use across the country. A call for proposals was issued this year, and the research group selected for this important project will begin their work in We re excited about these new programs. 161 people participated in the CFDR Fun Run / Walk, held at the DC Conference. This year, we introduced our 15 for 15 campaign for DC members; we asked dietitians to donate $15 to celebrate CFDR s 15 years, and more than 500 people supported this campaign. None of these achievements would be possible without the generous support of our corporate supporters and the generous members of Dietitians of Canada. We re fortunate to have the support of 20 committed corporate partners who share our belief in the importance of funding practice-based dietetic and nutrition research. In addition, our Corporate Golf Challenge held in September attracted support, in a number of ways, from 45 companies and raised $45,000. CFDR is proud to be supported by Dietitians of Canada, not only with the association s ongoing generous support, but with donations from many individual DC members. This year, we introduced our 15 for 15 campaign for DC members; we asked dietitians to donate $15 to celebrate CFDR s 15 years, and more than 500 people supported this campaign. In addition, 161 people took part in our Fun Run/Walk, held at the DC conference, and raised more than $12,000. And DC members organized golf tournaments, silent auctions and other events, donating the proceeds to CFDR. CFDR begins a new strategic planning process this fall, and will begin to plan the future directions for the Foundation. Now is the time to look back at our successes, and we invite all of our donors, volunteers, supporters and partners to celebrate our achievements with us; YOU made them possible. Now is also the time to look forward with great excitement to the future, and to all we can accomplish together. CFDR Corporate Golf Challenge Campbell s Team (L to R): Jacki Nelson, Robin Shimkovitz, Glennyce Kaul, Eileen Tobey

4 CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR DIETETIC RESEARCH SUMMARIZED BALANCE SHEET AS AT AUGUST 31, Assets Cash and investments $ 2,063,560 $ 1,976,932 Accrued interest and other receivables 61,322 58,400 2,124,882 2,035,332 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 30,079 27,466 Deferred revenue 43,455 57,625 Due to Dietitians of Canada 2, ,065 85,366 Balance of funds 2,048,817 1,949,966 SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENSES AND BALANCE OF FUNDS Revenue Donations corporate 232, ,345 Donations members of Dietitians of Canada 29,090 45,437 Investment income 69, ,803 Net proceeds fundraising activities 77,818 81,409 Vitamin and mineral project grant 8,445 Other income , ,144 Expenses Research awards 112,411 93,337 Research communications 43,737 39,166 Fundraising 48,228 40,692 Governance 52,975 38,146 Administration 52,588 34,751 Vitamin and mineral project 8, , ,092 Excess of revenue over expenses for the year 98, ,052 Balance of funds - at beginning of year 1,949,966 1,748,914 Balance of funds - at end of year $2,048,817 $1,949,966 Note: A complete set of audited financial statements is available from the Foundation on request. AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR DIETETIC RESEARCH The accompanying summarized Balance Sheet and summarized Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Balance of Funds are derived from the complete fi nancial statements of the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research as at August 31, 2006 and for the year then ended. In our auditors report on the complete fi nancial statements dated September 29, 2006, we expressed a qualifi ed opinion because we were unable to satisfy ourselves concerning the completeness of donation revenue. The fair summarization of the complete fi nancial statements is the responsibility of management. Our responsibility, in accordance with the applicable Assurance Guideline of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, is to report on the summarized fi nancial statements. In our opinion, the accompanying summarized fi nancial statements fairly summarize, in all material respects, the related complete fi nancial statements in accordance with the criteria described in the Guideline referred to above. The summarized fi nancial statements do not contain all disclosures required by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for their purposes. For more information on the Foundation s fi nancial position, revenues, expenses and balance of funds and cash fl ows, reference should be made to the related complete fi nancial statements. CORPORATE SUPPORTERS CFDR thanks the following corporate partners who have demonstrated their leadership through their support of the Foundation. FOUNDER ($125,000+) Dairy Farmers of Canada Dietitians of Canada Novartis Medical Nutrition BENEFACTOR ($75,000) The Centrum Foundation and Wyeth Consumer Health Care Inc. The McCain Foundation and McCain Foods (Canada) SPONSOR ($50,000) Campbell s Food Service and Campbell Company of Canada Coca-Cola Ltd. Compass Group Canada Kraft Canada Inc. McDonald s Restaurants of Canada Limited Nestlé Nutrition Unilever Canada Inc. PATRON ($25,000) Abbott Laboratories Limited, Ross Products Division ARAMARK Canada Ltd. Canadian Egg Marketing Agency General Mills Canada Corporation Kellogg Canada Inc. Mead Johnson Nutritionals Neilson Dairy Pepsi-QTG * donations pledged over 5 years Toronto, Ontario CLARKE HENNING LLP September 29, 2006 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS CFDR ANNUAL REPORT

5 2006 CFDR RESEARCH GRANTS Six dietitians and their investigative teams were awarded research grants totaling $90,000 in this year s competition. These projects will contribute to the body of knowledge that guides dietitians in their practice and will have a broad impact on the health of Canadians. The impact of initiating solid food in infants diagnosed with a cow s milk protein-induced enterocolitis We believe that in infants with a cow s milk protein-induced enterocolitis it might be better to introduce vegetables instead of cereal as their first solid food. We believe that not only will vegetables be better tolerated by these infants, but they may lead to fewer food sensitivities in their first year of life. Josée Beauchamp, MSc, RD Children s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON Effect of omega-3 fat in patients with heart failure Heart failure is a very common heart condition. High amounts of omega-3 fat in the diet can reduce the risk of developing heart problems and may prolong life, but it is not known if a high amount of omega-3 fat is good in patients with heart failure. If our results are positive, then having a diet high in omega-3 fat would be a new treatment for patients with heart failure. Dr. Gary Newton, MD Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON Building capacity for food security through policy change: evaluating mediumterm outcomes Food insecurity not having access at all times to nutritious, safe, and sufficient foods for good health is a reality for at least 3 million Canadians. We will evaluate the outcomes of a national bilingual food security project with the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) to see what structures and processes work, and what the barriers are to building capacity for policy change. Principal Investigators: Patricia Williams, PhD, PDt Ellen Vogel, PhD, RD, FDC Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS Eating disorders and dietitians an international issue Eating disorders (ED) are more common in university nutrition programs than in other college groups. Information gathered from educators for nutrition students around the world will be a solid foundation for future discussions and study on this topic. Dianne Drummond, RD, MSc (candidate) Regional Mental Health, Capital Health, Edmonton, AB Canadian dietitian preceptors perceived knowledge, skills and training This study will derive baseline perceptions of the knowledge, skills, training and barriers of Canadian dietitian preceptors and provide Canadian dietetic evidence in the area of preceptoring. Roseann Nasser, MSc, RD, CNSD Pasqua Hospital, Regina, SK CFDR ANNUAL REPORT Prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia in patients with predialysis chronic kidney disease after food folic fortification of the Canadian food supply We will investigate blood homocysteine levels and related factors in predialysis kidney disease to determine whether recommending B-vitamin supplements would be beneficial in these patients. Pauline Darling, MSc, PhD, RD St. Michael s Hospital, Toronto, ON CFDR VISION: The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research 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. VALUES: The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research is committed to demonstrating the following organizational values as guiding principles in fulfilling its mission: INNOVATION Demonstrates creativity and support for the emergence of new knowledge, in an environment that embraces both freedom of inquiry and unrestricted dissemination of research results. INTEGRITY Functions with honesty, fairness, transparency, and objectivity. RESPECT Operates inclusively and collaboratively, leveraging the wisdom and diverse perspectives of board members and partners to achieve results. ACCOUNTABILITY Manages resources responsibly by demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct in support of desired outcomes. EXCELLENCE Promotes high standards in research by supporting excellence.

6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Foundation Board members collectively govern CFDR and individually lead committees or teams, together ensuring the success achieved by CFDR. VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES PRESIDENT Barb Anderson Public Health Manager Public Health Services Bridgewater, NS Beth Armour Consultant Montreal, QC Marsha Sharp Chief Executive Officer Dietitians of Canada Toronto, ON Helen Bishop MacDonald Director at large Dietitians of Canada Ottawa, ON Loretta DiFrancesco Principal Source! Nutrition Toronto, ON Tim Hedges (until February, 2006) Vice President, Retail Sales McCain Foods (Canada) Etobicoke, ON Jeff O Neill (beginning March 2006) Director of Business Development McCain Foods (Canada) Etobicoke, ON Kathryn Rowan Vice President, Corporate Affairs Nestlé Canada Inc. North York, ON John van der Ven Director, Medical Sales Wyeth Consumer Health Care Inc. Mississauga, ON STAFF: Isla Horvath (beginning June 2006) Executive Director Volunteers are a vital force of CFDR, supporting and sustaining the activities of the Foundation. Committees are led by Board members and other volunteers: CORPORATE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE Chair: Kathryn Rowan CORPORATE GOLF COMMITTEE Chair: Jeff O Neill DC CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: Chair: Theresa Glanville FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE: Chair: Marsha Sharp FUN RUN/WALK COMMITTEE: Chair: Pierrette Buklis VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS Many volunteers serve with the committee chairs in order to ensure CFDR s success. Thanks to our volunteers. Rita Accadia, Kim Barro, Monica Beck, Martha Blake, Janet Chappell, Laurie Curry, Maria D Agostino, Kerry Grady-Vincent, Dereck Hales, Bethany Hopkins, David Hopkins, Pearl Ho-Tai, Ben Lauritz, Barb Ledermann, Cheryl Leger, Linda Mann, Mike Masse, Deborah O Connor, Doryne Peace, Barbara Smyth, Jacqueline Spiers, Stephanie Suski, Helen Toews, Heather Wile, Sharon Wong MEMBERSHIP FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE Chair: Beth Armour NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE: Chair: Helen Bishop MacDonald SCIENTIFIC REVIEW COMMITTEE Chair: Loretta DiFrancesco AD HOC HIRING COMMITTEE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Chair: Barb Anderson The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research subscribes to Imagine Canada s Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code. CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR DIETETIC RESEARCH FONDATION CANADIENNE DE LA RECHERCHE EN DIÉTÉTIQUE 480 University Avenue, Suite 604, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V2 Telephone: Fax: cfdr@dietitians.ca Charitable Registration No RR CFDR ANNUAL REPORT