RD, BSc(NutrSc) (51吃瓜网)
MSc, PhD (Nutrition) (Universit茅 de Montr茅al)
Short Bio
As clinical coordinator, M. Sc. Applied program advisor at The School of Human Nutrition, Mr. Plourde is responsible for efficient and effective coordination, applications and evaluation of the Dietetics stage program at affiliated placement sites. Teaching responsibilities include preparation courses for stages, Nutrition & Wellness and Nutrition & Exercise where expertise in nutrition and exercise is used. For research, collaboration with clinicians across different fields allows us to investigate determinants of nutrition-related behaviours.
Awards and Recognitions
2015 - Prix Engagement 鈥� Dale Parizeau Morris Mackenzie. Ordre professionnelle des di茅t茅tistes du Qu茅bec (OPDQ)
2022 - Prix Distinction Fellow, excellence en carri猫re. Ordre des di茅t茅tistes nutritionnistes du Qu茅bec (ODNQ)
Active Affiliations
Dietitians of Canada
Ordre des di茅t茅tistes nutritionnistes du Qu茅bec (ODNQ)
Ordre des di茅t茅tistes - nutritionnistes du Qu茅bec
Current Research/Key Role
Exploring determinants associated with healthy behaviours, nutritional intake or needs and consumer鈥檚 preferences.
Courses (teaches in)
NUTR 208. Professional Practice Stage 1A.
Credits:2
Offered by:Human Nutrition (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered:Fall 2025
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Description
Introduction to the dietetics profession including ethics; provincial regulation; competencies and domains of practice; and dietetic practice in the hospital environment. Introductory activities related to food, food industry, agriculture, public
health nutrition and clinical nutrition.
Fall
Prerequisite(s): All U0 (freshman) science/math entrance requirements or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): All Required courses in Term 1 of the Dietetics Major, IPEA 500
Restriction(s): Open only to students in the B.Sc. (Nutr.Sc.); Major in Dietetics.
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NUTR 209. Professional Practice Stage 1B.
Credits:2
Offered by:Human Nutrition (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered:Summer 2025
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Description
Introductory dietetic internship experience. Introduction to the hospital environment, client- centred care and the patient experience. Communication, dietary assessment, and nutrition education.
This course requires the ability to read in French, to understand spoken French and to speak French at a basic functional level for fieldwork experience.
Prerequisite(s): All U0 math and science entrance requirements. All U1 required courses of the Dietetics major (ANSC 234, LSCI 211, LSCI 230, NUTR 207, NUTR 208, NUTR 214, NUTR 217, NUTR 322, NUTR 343 and NUTR 341).
This course requires the ability to read in French, to understand spoken French and to speak French at a basic functional level for fieldwork experience.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
NUTR 310. Professional Practice Stage 2A.
Credits:2
Offered by:Human Nutrition (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered:Winter 2026
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Description
The nutrition care process, clinical reasoning and documentation for the medical record. Preparation for the application of knowledge in practice, for clinical nutrition and food service administration rotations, will be addressed.
Winter
One 3-hour lecture/week
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 209.
Prerequisite(s): Fall term U2 required Dietetics Major courses
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NUTR 311. Professional Practice Stage 2B.
Credits:5
Offered by:Human Nutrition (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered:Summer 2025
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Description
Two interrelated modules of directed experience in normal and clinical nutrition and food service management, in health care settings and the private sector.
Prerequisite(s): All U2 required courses: AEMA 310, NUTR 343, ANSC 323, ANSC 424, NUTR 307, NUTR 310, NUTR 337 (NUTR 342 or NUTR 446), NUTR 344, NUTR 345, NUTR 346.
This course requires the ability to read in French, to understand spoken French and to speak French at a basic functional level for fieldwork experience.
The course NUTR 311 includes a $125 fee for the Level II manual. The fee is refundable until the end of the add/drop period as long as the manual is intact.
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NUTR 409. Professional Practice Stage 3B.
Credits:9
Offered by:Human Nutrition (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered:Winter 2026
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Description
Four interrelated modules of directed experience in clinical nutrition, food service management, normal nutrition education and community nutrition, in health care settings and the private sector.
Winter: 11 weeks
Prerequisites: NUTR 311, NUTR 342 or NUTR 446 , NUTR 450, NUTR 505, NUTR 545 and NUTR 546.
This course requires the ability to read in French, to understand spoken French and to speak French at a basic functional level for fieldwork experience.
The course NUTR 409 includes a $125.00 fee for the Level III manual. The fee is refundable until the end of the add/drop period as long as the manual is intact.
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NUTR 503. Nutrition and Exercise.
Credits:3
Offered by:Human Nutrition (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered:Winter 2026
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Description
Interaction of exercise physiology with nutrient and energy metabolism in healthy adults. Principles of physical training and role of physical activity and exercise in weight management and food intake regulation. Importance of physical activity in childhood, during pregnancy, in healthy adults and in improving functional capacity in the elderly.
Fall
Prerequisites: Undergraduate Basic Biochemistry (ANSC 234 or BIOC 311), Undergraduate Mammalian Physiology (EDKP 395 or PHGY 210 or ANSC 323), Undergraduate Introductory Nutrition (EDKP 292 or NUTR 207 or NUTR 307).
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NUTR 508. Professional Practice Stage 4A.
Credits:7
Offered by:Human Nutrition (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered:Fall 2025
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Description
Directed professional practice experience in domains of clinical nutrition, management, nutrition education and/or community nutrition. This course includes at least one main clinical nutrition rotation, and may include additional weeks in other domains of practice.
Corequisite(s): NUTR 509
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 409
This course requires the ability to read in French, to understand spoken French and to speak French at a basic functional level for fieldwork experience.
This course includes a $125 fee for the Level IV stage manual. The fee is refundable until the end of the add/drop period as long as the manual is intact.
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EDKP 292. Nutrition and Wellness.
Credits:3
Offered by:Kinesiology and Physical Ed (Faculty of Education)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course will examine the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water in a balanced diet. Students will be introduced to the affects of nutrition on exercise, sport performance and wellness. The validity of claims concerning nutrient supplements will be studied.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 392
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