Macro Coach Certification Macro Ethics, Professionalism, & Boundaries 2

Question 1

A macro coach discovers their client is sharing meal plan screenshots on social media and tagging the coach without permission. What is the most appropriate first response?

Accepted Answer

Contact the client privately to discuss consent and social media boundaries

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Report the client to the certification board

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Ignore it since it is free publicity

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Terminate the coaching relationship immediately

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the scope of practice for a certified macro coach in the US?

Accepted Answer

Providing individualized macro targets and general nutrition education

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Diagnosing nutrient deficiencies and prescribing supplements

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Prescribing therapeutic diets for medical conditions

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Ordering laboratory tests to assess client health status

Question 3

A client with a history of disordered eating asks their macro coach to set an aggressive caloric deficit. What should the coach do?

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to a registered dietitian or therapist before proceeding

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Comply with the client's request since they are an adult

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Set the deficit but monitor the client weekly

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Discontinue coaching without explanation

Question 4

A macro coach is asked by a friend to provide the same services they offer paying clients for free. Which ethical principle is most relevant?

Accepted Answer

Role clarity and dual relationships

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

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Confidentiality

Question 5

During a group coaching call, a coach inadvertently reveals a specific client's personal health data. What should the coach do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the disclosure, apologize, and contact the affected client privately afterward

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Pretend it did not happen and move on

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Ask the group to keep the information confidential

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Terminate the group program

Question 6

A macro coach is approached by a supplement company offering commissions to recommend their products to clients. What is the ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the financial relationship to clients before making any recommendation

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Accept the commission without telling clients

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Decline all supplement-related conversations entirely

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Only recommend the supplements to clients who ask about them