Angela Dufour
MEd, PDt,
IOC Grad Dip Sports Nutr, CFE
Owner, Nutrition in Action
Halifax, NS
Angela Dufour's Credentials
Since 1999 Angela has been working as a Professional Dietitian within the health and fitness and foodservice industries in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Angela graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology degree (BScHE) Nutrition, in 1995 from Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), Halifax, NS and completed her Masters degree in Adult Education (MEd) also from MSVU, 1998. During that time Angela conducted a practical study on the nutrition education needs of weight category/aesthetic sports athletes. She also completed a post graduate dietetic internship from the Calgary Regional Health Authority, AB, in 1999.
Angela is one of only 5 Canadians and 25 world wide who recently graduated from the inaugural International Olympic Committee’s Graduate Sports Nutrition Diploma course in December 2007. The innovative IOC program embraces an international faculty that is beyond the resources of any single institution. The program focuses on the nutritional implications of participation in structured sports activities. Through this esteemed program, Angela is able to take advantage of new research and technologies to ensure that information provided to her clients is current, comprehensive, authoritative and accessible. These unique attributes position Angela as one of the most credible professionals in the health and nutrition and sports nutrition industry locally and nationally.
Angela’s community/career involvement includes:
Since 1999 Angela has been working as a Professional Dietitian within the health and fitness and foodservice industries in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Angela graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology degree (BScHE) Nutrition, in 1995 from Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), Halifax, NS and completed her Masters degree in Adult Education (MEd) also from MSVU, 1998. During that time Angela conducted a practical study on the nutrition education needs of weight category/aesthetic sports athletes. She also completed a post graduate dietetic internship from the Calgary Regional Health Authority, AB, in 1999.
Angela is one of only 5 Canadians and 25 world wide who recently graduated from the inaugural International Olympic Committee’s Graduate Sports Nutrition Diploma course in December 2007. The innovative IOC program embraces an international faculty that is beyond the resources of any single institution. The program focuses on the nutritional implications of participation in structured sports activities. Through this esteemed program, Angela is able to take advantage of new research and technologies to ensure that information provided to her clients is current, comprehensive, authoritative and accessible. These unique attributes position Angela as one of the most credible professionals in the health and nutrition and sports nutrition industry locally and nationally.
Angela’s community/career involvement includes:
- Sports Nutrition Service Provider for the Canada Sports Centre, Atlantic
- President of The Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals
- Dietitians of Canada, Nova Scotia Regional Representative for the Sports Nutrition Network
- Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Board Member
- Dietitians of Canada National Nutrition Month Committee Co-Chair, since 2003
- Nova Scotia Dietetic Association, since 1999
Some of Nutrition in Action’s clientele include a variety of public including adults, seniors, youth, adolescents, athletes, coaches, parents, 2009 and 2011 Canada Games, and much more! Professional education services to the general public including non-athletes, children, adolescents and the elderly. Her services range from one on one consults to group packages, including personal diet assessments and analysis.
Angela is your expert in health and nutrition consulting and education for all ages in Metro Halifax and beyond! Let Nutrition in Action help you make the right steps to healthier and life lasting you!
Angela was just recently awarded at the Annual 2009 Dietitians of Canada Conference in PEI a Future of Dietitians leadership award. Angela has been recognized by her peers locally and abroad for her contributions and leadership in the dietetics profession within the sports nutrition, education and food service industry!
Angela has recently been chosen as an integral team member of Compass Group Canada’s lead food service management team serving meals to the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Olympic hockey teams in Vancouver 2010!! She has been appointed as the lead sports dietitian ensuring the meals Compass provides meets the heavy nutritional demands for our Canadian hockey players going for gold! Congrats Angela and GO CANADA GO!