Fundamentals of
Integrative Nutrition

Term 1-FIN101

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Fundamentals (FIN101)

Term 1 Description

Holistic Nutritionist
Diploma

Course Hours:200

Credits:25

Course Length:2 Months

Delivery Method:Online

Start Date:Open Enrollment via Program

Fundamentals is the course term 1 of our core programs. It introduces you to the world of holistic healing through food and lifestyle choices.

You will be empowered with information that will change the health of not only yourself but your family, friends, clients, and every path you cross.

It is truly a life-altering course that will forever transform the way you think about food and health while positively affecting every part of your life.

Course Description

This course is where your journey into holistic nutrition truly begins.

Rooted in a mind-body-spirit approach, Fundamentals of Integrative Nutrition challenges conventional thinking around food and health. Rather than focusing on calories, restriction, or weight alone, this course emphasizes nourishment, connection, and how food influences every system in the body, and every aspect of how we live and feel.

Students explore the core building blocks of wellness, from macronutrients and micronutrients to supplementation, stress, sleep, and the emotional patterns that shape our food choices. You’ll also be introduced to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and the power of Live-Food Nutrition as it relates to individual constitution and balance.

In a world where convenience has replaced quality and food has lost its meaning, this course offers a powerful return to intuitive, whole-body nourishment.

This is more than a course, it’s the cornerstone of the entire program. Every concept that follows builds upon the integrative, holistic foundation laid here, setting the stage for deep healing, transformational coaching, and a future in functional nutrition practice.

Restoring gut integrity and promoting healthy microbiome for immune function, hormone balance, and mental health.
The effects of diet and lifestyle on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal health.
The impact of microbiota diversity on digestion and systemic health.
Dietary plans to optimize gut health.
A Mind, Body, Spirit Approach to Health
Restoring gut integrity and promoting healthy microbiome for immune function, hormone balance, and mental health.
The effects of diet and lifestyle on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal health.
The impact of microbiota diversity on digestion and systemic health.
Dietary plans to optimize gut health.

What Can I Expect?

The 2-Tier Holistic Nutritionist program is recognized by the Canadian Association of Integrative Nutrition (CAIN) and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP).

Graduates qualify for the Registered Holistic Nutrition Practitioner (RHNP) designation.

Graduates can also opt to sit for the board exam to become Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (BCHN).

At the half-way point (Tier 1) of this program you have the option to join the Health Coach Alliance (HCA) and will qualify for the RHNC designation.

Course Outline

What you will learn in course term #1

Restoring gut integrity and promoting healthy microbiome for immune function, hormone balance, and mental health.
The effects of diet and lifestyle on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal health.
The impact of microbiota diversity on digestion and systemic health.
Dietary plans to optimize gut health.
A Mind, Body, Spirit Approach to Health
Restoring gut integrity and promoting healthy microbiome for immune function, hormone balance, and mental health.
The effects of diet and lifestyle on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal health.
The impact of microbiota diversity on digestion and systemic health.
Dietary plans to optimize gut health.

Restoring gut integrity and promoting healthy microbiome for immune function, hormone balance, and mental health.
The effects of diet and lifestyle on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal health.
The impact of microbiota diversity on digestion and systemic health.
Dietary plans to optimize gut health.
A Mind, Body, Spirit Approach to Health
Restoring gut integrity and promoting healthy microbiome for immune function, hormone balance, and mental health.
The effects of diet and lifestyle on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal health.
The impact of microbiota diversity on digestion and systemic health.
Dietary plans to optimize gut health.

Restoring gut integrity and promoting healthy microbiome for immune function, hormone balance, and mental health.
The effects of diet and lifestyle on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal health.
The impact of microbiota diversity on digestion and systemic health.
Dietary plans to optimize gut health.
A Mind, Body, Spirit Approach to Health
Restoring gut integrity and promoting healthy microbiome for immune function, hormone balance, and mental health.
The effects of diet and lifestyle on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal health.
The impact of microbiota diversity on digestion and systemic health.
Dietary plans to optimize gut health.

Restoring gut integrity and promoting healthy microbiome for immune function, hormone balance, and mental health.
The effects of diet and lifestyle on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal health.
The impact of microbiota diversity on digestion and systemic health.
Dietary plans to optimize gut health.
A Mind, Body, Spirit Approach to Health
Restoring gut integrity and promoting healthy microbiome for immune function, hormone balance, and mental health.
The effects of diet and lifestyle on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal health.
The impact of microbiota diversity on digestion and systemic health.
Dietary plans to optimize gut health.