Professional Ethics and Practice Flashcards
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A macro coach receives a testimonial from a client who lost 30 lbs. The coach wants to use this in marketing. Ethically, the coach must:
Answer: Obtain written consent from the client, ensure the results are not presented as typical, and include appropriate disclosures
Ethical marketing requires written client consent for testimonials, accurate representation of results (not implying everyone will achieve the same outcome), and FTC-compliant disclosures about individual results.
A client shares that they are experiencing symptoms that may indicate an eating disorder. The macro coach's FIRST ethical obligation is to:
Answer: Express concern compassionately, avoid reinforcing restrictive behaviors, and refer the client to an eating disorder specialist or therapist
When eating disorder symptoms are present, the coach must prioritize client safety: acknowledge the symptoms compassionately, stop reinforcing restriction behaviors, and refer to a qualified mental health or eating disorder specialist.
A coach's client asks if they can share the coach's proprietary macro calculation template with their friend. Ethically, the coach should:
Answer: Explain that the template is proprietary intellectual property and offer the friend the opportunity to become a client
A proprietary coaching template is intellectual property. The coach is within ethical and legal rights to protect it and channel the friend through the standard coaching relationship if they want access.
What is the primary purpose of a coaching contract or client agreement?
Answer: To clearly define the scope of services, responsibilities of both parties, payment terms, liability limitations, and confidentiality obligations
A coaching contract protects both parties by establishing clear expectations, responsibilities, scope of services, confidentiality terms, payment policies, and liability disclaimers before the relationship begins.
A macro coach is approached to provide a corporate wellness presentation to 50 employees. Before designing the presentation, the most important ethical consideration is:
Answer: Ensuring all content remains within the scope of practice of a nutrition coach and does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis for a diverse group with unknown health statuses
Group presentations must remain within scope of practice. A diverse audience will include people with diabetes, eating disorders, heart conditions, and other health considerations — the coach must ensure content is educational, not prescriptive or diagnostic.
Continuing education units (CEUs) are required for maintaining most nutrition coaching certifications. The primary ethical rationale for mandatory CEUs is:
Answer: To ensure coaches maintain current, evidence-based knowledge and practice, protecting clients from outdated or incorrect information
CEUs exist to ensure practitioners remain current with evolving nutrition science, protect clients from outdated information, and maintain professional standards in a field where research frequently updates best practices.
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