11/26/2023
Have you ever wondered what a Nutrition Coach can do for you?
The Nutrition Coach CAN:
*Evaluate current eating plans and provide general guidance.
*Recommend the client discuss supplement use with their personal registered dietitian nutritionist, physician, or pharmacist.
*Promote caloric guidelines outlined by the USDA's MyPlate or other acceptable entities.
*Recommend gradual dietary modifications and consistent dietary practices.
*Discuss the importance of a balanced intake of macronutrients.
*Refer back to the client's personal healthcare provider when necessary.
*Offer nutritional guidelines for anyone wanting to participate in typical athletic pursuits (i.e., masters swimming or a 10K run).
*Provide guidance for healthy populations.
*Offer advice on eating behaviors and/or macronutrients that are known to reduce the risk of disease or slow disease progression.
*Offer exercise and physical activity guidelines.
The Nutrition Coach CANNOT:
*Provide specific meal plans and daily menus.
*Prescribe specific supplements or recommend vitamins and/or mineral dosages.
*Suggest drastic caloric restriction.
*Promote fasting, detoxification, or other extreme nutritional practices.
*Prescribe diets that omit or severely restrict certain food groups.
*In anyway, go against recommendations of licensed healthcare professionals.
*Provide detailed nutritional plans for athletes who participate in extreme training programs (i.e., Ironman triathletes or ultra-marathoners).
*Prescribe dietary plans for those with chronic health conditions (i.e., diabetes or heart disease).
*Provide nutrition therapy to treat or prevent disease.
*Provide exercise prescriptions or detailed programming (unless already certified as a personal trainer).
If you’re struggling with nutrition and feel like your in a rut, consider reaching out for coaching and making your health a priority
