Keto Diet Ethics and Conduct 3

Question 1

A keto blogger is paid to promote a meal kit service but labels the post only with '#ad' buried in a long list of hashtags. Under FTC guidelines, this disclosure is:

Accepted Answer

Inadequate because disclosures must be clear and conspicuous

Answer

FTC guidelines require sponsorship disclosures to be clear and conspicuous, not hidden within hashtags where followers may miss them.

Question 2

A keto practitioner works with clients from cultures where high-carb staple foods hold deep religious significance. The ethical approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Respect cultural context and adapt recommendations collaboratively

Answer

Culturally competent practice requires collaborative adaptation of dietary recommendations that respects clients' values and traditions.

Question 3

A new keto coach has no credential but calls themselves a 'Certified Keto Specialist' after completing an unaccredited online course. This raises which ethical concern?

Accepted Answer

Credential inflation that may mislead clients about expertise

Answer

Using credential titles that imply accredited certification misleads clients about the practitioner's actual training and qualifications.

Question 4

A client wants to try keto but is currently taking warfarin (a blood thinner). The ethical practitioner should:

Accepted Answer

Coordinate with the prescribing physician due to potential diet-drug interactions

Answer

Dietary changes can alter INR levels in warfarin patients, making physician coordination essential to prevent dangerous clotting or bleeding events.

Question 5

A keto practitioner is offered a research sponsorship from a supplement company with the condition that results must be shared with the company before publication. The ethical concern is:

Accepted Answer

Publication bias and suppression of unfavorable findings

Answer

Pre-publication review rights granted to sponsors create a risk of suppressing negative results, undermining scientific integrity.

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