Macro Ethics, Professionalism, & Boundaries Flashcards
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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?
Answer: Contact the client privately to discuss consent and social media boundaries
Coaches should address boundary concerns directly and privately with the client before escalating.
Which of the following best describes the scope of practice for a certified macro coach in the US?
Answer: Providing individualized macro targets and general nutrition education
Macro coaches are qualified to set macro targets and educate clients on nutrition principles, not to diagnose or prescribe.
A client with a history of disordered eating asks their macro coach to set an aggressive caloric deficit. What should the coach do?
Answer: Refer the client to a registered dietitian or therapist before proceeding
Clients with disordered eating histories require specialized professional support that exceeds a macro coach's scope of practice.
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?
Answer: Role clarity and dual relationships
Coaching friends creates dual relationships that can blur professional boundaries and compromise objectivity.
During a group coaching call, a coach inadvertently reveals a specific client's personal health data. What should the coach do immediately?
Answer: Acknowledge the disclosure, apologize, and contact the affected client privately afterward
Transparent acknowledgment and direct follow-up with the affected client are the ethical standards for handling accidental disclosures.
A macro coach is approached by a supplement company offering commissions to recommend their products to clients. What is the ethical course of action?
Answer: Disclose the financial relationship to clients before making any recommendation
Full disclosure of financial conflicts of interest is required to maintain client trust and professional integrity.
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