Macro Coach Professional Practice and Ethics Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A macro coaching client reveals they have a history of an eating disorder. What should the coach do first?
Answer: Consult with or refer the client to a licensed mental health or medical professional before continuing
Clients with eating disorder histories require collaboration with licensed professionals to ensure coaching does not exacerbate existing conditions.
Which of the following is an example of practicing within the scope of a macro coach?
Answer: Teaching a client how to calculate and track macronutrient targets for general health and fitness
Macro coaches are qualified to teach clients how to track macronutrients for general wellness and fitness goals, not to diagnose or treat medical conditions.
A macro coach notices a conflict of interest when a close friend becomes their client. What is the best approach?
Answer: Disclose the relationship and discuss whether it could affect objectivity, then decide mutually whether to proceed
Disclosing potential conflicts of interest and jointly evaluating their impact maintains ethical integrity in the coaching relationship.
Which approach best supports a macro coaching client's autonomy?
Answer: Presenting options and education so the client can make informed choices
Client autonomy is respected when coaches provide information and guidance that empowers clients to make their own informed nutrition decisions.
What is the primary purpose of maintaining detailed session notes in macro coaching?
Answer: To ensure continuity of care, track client progress, and support professional accountability
Session documentation supports continuity of coaching, enables accurate progress tracking, and demonstrates professional accountability.
A macro coach is asked by a client to recommend a specific prescription medication for weight loss. What is the correct response?
Answer: Decline and explain that prescribing or recommending medications is outside the coaching scope of practice
Recommending or prescribing medications is strictly outside the scope of macro coaching and must be deferred to a licensed physician.
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