Gut Health 101 – CDHF Workplace Wellness

Gut Health 101 is a workplace wellness education series from the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF), created to help employees better understand digestive health, reduce stigma, and build simple habits that support daily wellbeing at work and beyond.

This series is led by Kelsey Johnston, RD, Senior Account Manager of Nutrition at CDHF.

Kelsey is a Registered Dietitian with advanced training in the low FODMAP diet for IBS from Monash University, equipping her with practical tools to support individuals living with IBS. She is passionate about digestive health and works closely with healthcare professionals to ensure all CDHF resources are evidence-based, practical, and accessible.

1. Digestive Health Basics

  • How your gut works
  • How gut health impacts energy, immunity, focus, and overall wellbeing

2. Common Digestive Conditions

  • Clear, non-clinical education on common digestive conditions
  • When symptoms may signal it’s time to seek medical support

3. Everyday Gut Health Habits

  • Small changes that make a big difference
  • Simple strategies around food and fibre
  • Hydration and movement
  • Sleep and stress management
  • Take the quizzes at the end of each module
  • Download the takeaways
  • Complete the final program survey
  • Share key insights with colleagues or your team

The downloadable resources are designed to help you turn knowledge into action, and spark healthier conversations in your workplace.

Email Info@CDHF.ca or get in touch with your manager.

Course Content

Module 1: What is Digestive Health and Why It Matters
2 Topics
1 Quiz
Module 1 Video
Module 1 Takeaway Sheet
Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: Common Digestive Conditions
2 Topics
1 Quiz
Module 2 Video
Module 2 Takeaway Sheet
Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: Everyday Gut Health Habits
2 Topics
1 Quiz
Module 3 Video
Module 3 Takeaway Sheet
Module 3 Quiz
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