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JoAnne Arcand
PhD, RD

Associate Professor

Health Sciences

Dr. Arcand is a nutritional scientist who runs an active research program that aims to improve the nutritional health of the public and patients with chronic diseases, particularly those with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and heart failure.

joanne.arcand@ontariotechu.ca
905.721.8668

Areas of expertise


  • PhD - Nutritional Sciences University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario 2011
  • MSc - Nutritional Sciences University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario 2006
  • BSc - Human Ecology (Food and Nutrition) University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario 2001

Canadian Institutes for Health Research

Heart and Stroke Foundation

International Development Research Centre

Ontario Research Excellence Fund

  • Nutrition and Health (HLSC 2825U)
    This course introduces the principles of food and nutrition as they relate to health and health promotion across the life cycle. Topics covered include dietary standards and guidelines, food sources of nutrients, energy balance, weight management, chronic disease prevention and management, and emerging topics in nutrition. Emphasis is placed upon the identification and use of credible nutrition resources.
  • Nutrition for Nursing Practice (HLSC 2820U)
    This is an introductory nutrition course to provide nursing students with fundamental knowledge related to food and nutrition. Factors influencing eating behaviours and the identification of nutritional problems are explored. A focus includes individual and public health interventions that can be implemented to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases, the basic principles of clinical nutrition interventions for at-risk individuals related to malnutrition and nutrition support, and nutritional needs at critical stages of the life cycle. Emphasis is placed upon the identification and use of credible nutrition resources.