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What is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist?

Registered Holistic Nutritiontists (RHNs) are professionals trained in Natural Nutrition and complementary therapies, whose principal function is to educate individuals and groups about the benefits and health impact of optimal nutrition.

Mainstream western medicine does not emphasize the significance of poor nutrition as a major cause of a wide range of health disorders. Although most people are aware of the benefits of sound nutrition, the range of conflicting information available to the consumer is often confusing. RHNs guide their clients through the maze of information from books, magazines, supplements and diets on the market. They work with clients to identify and help correct the nutritional causes of diseases, and they are qualified to design personalized diet and lifestyle programs that optimize health.

A RHN provides specific food recommendations, individualized menu plans, lifestyle modifications, supplement suggestions, education and personal coaching to help you work toward your personal goals.

RHNs perform an in depth assessment with questionnaires, an interview and visual exam to assess your current symptoms or concerns, the state of your digestion and absorption, your level of physical activity and your typical lifestyle behaviours. RHNs make individualized recommendations to help you achieve your health and wellness goals to live a healthier life.

Natural nutrition encourages using good quality foods that are whole and alive in order to eat to enhance health while creating flavourful meals suited to your individual needs. This includes healthy alternatives to processes, refined and packaged foods and discourages toxic lifestyle choices. RHNs consider the body, mind and spirit; the whole person in connection with food and health, as well as your relationship to the world and the ecology of the earth.

RHNs are granted their designation after completing a demanding course of study set by the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, together with case studies, subject specific, board and oral exams. RHNs must adhere to a strict code of ethics or face consequences like losing their designation and right to practice. Due to their level of knowledge, holistic nutritionists are valuable contributors to the health care team and work alongside medical professionals. For more information on curriculum go to www.csnn.ca

Cathy Ferren RHN (registration #N665514) is also a member of CAHN-Pro M0000163, the Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professionals.

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