Keto Diet Ethics and Conduct 2

Question 1

A keto coach recommends a specific supplement brand to clients and receives a commission for each sale. What ethical obligation does this create?

Accepted Answer

Full disclosure of the financial relationship to clients

Answer

Receiving commissions creates a conflict of interest that must be transparently disclosed to clients so they can make informed decisions.

Question 2

Someone asks a certified keto nutritionist to help them use the keto diet to manage Type 1 diabetes without telling their doctor. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Require physician involvement before proceeding

Answer

Type 1 diabetes and ketosis can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis; a physician must be involved to safely monitor insulin and ketone levels.

Question 3

A keto influencer exaggerates weight loss results in a post by attributing 30 lbs of loss purely to keto while omitting that they also exercised daily and used appetite suppressants. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Misleading omission

Answer

Omitting material factors that contributed to results misleads the audience about what keto alone can realistically achieve.

Question 4

When adapting a keto meal plan for a client who is pregnant, what is the most important ethical step?

Accepted Answer

Obtain written clearance from the client's OB-GYN

Answer

Pregnancy involves complex nutritional needs, and any restrictive diet requires obstetric supervision to protect both mother and fetus.

Question 5

A keto practitioner notices a client is showing signs of an eating disorder focused on fat purity. The practitioner should:

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to a mental health professional

Answer

Orthorexic or disordered eating behaviors around keto require mental health intervention beyond a nutritionist's scope.

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