Does the PEN System offer a free trial?
Yes — start a free PEN System trial with no commitment required.
Create an account in minutes at pennutrition.com/signup.aspx
Full access requires a subscription
Individual, institutional, and site-license plans available for solo practitioners, university programs, and health authority teams
What does a PEN System subscription include?
A PEN subscription includes full access to Knowledge Pathways, professional and client tools, and personalized features.
Knowledge Pathways containing:
Topics (formerly Practice Questions)
Recommendations and Graded Evidence Summaries
Detailed Evidence Statements with references and search strategies
Nutrition care process guidance
Backgrounders
Client handouts and materials
Professional tools and calculators
Search and filtering functions
Trending Topics
Ability to personalize favourites and content alerts
Is the PEN System available outside Canada?
Yes — the PEN System is used by dietitians in over 100 countries worldwide. It's a global subscription resource, not restricted to Canada.
Language: content is in English, with some navigation pages available in French
Client handouts: all PEN-developed handouts are available in both English and French
Access: available anywhere via individual, institutional, or site-license subscription