The Role of Nutrient Dense Food In Health

Original Air Date : March 5, 2026

In Partnership with ThinkBeef.ca

Making food choices should be enjoyable and stress-free. But do you know how to plan and prepare meals that meet your nutrition and health needs for you and your family? There are many things to consider including nutrients, what is a nutrient dense food and why do they matter, how nutrient needs shift across the lifespan and more. Join us with Registered Dietitian Laurie Barker Jackman as she explores each of these important topics.

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Laurie Barker Jackman

Laurie Barker Jackman is a Registered Dietitian based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with more than 25 years of experience helping people improve their health through practical, approachable nutrition. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from St. Francis Xavier University. A passionate communicator, Laurie has been a regular dietitian expert on CTV Your Morning Atlantic since 2001, using evidence-based nutrition messaging to share recipes and simple, accessible strategies that help viewers make confident food choices and achieve their best health.

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Kerry Grady

MHSC, Senior Manager, Scientific and Clinical Programs, Osteoporosis Canada

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