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Scope of Fuel: Coaching Nutrition Without Crossing the Line

By Vivian Griggs / March 1, 2026

In the age of Ozempic and Influencers, the most valuable tool in your kit isn’t a meal plan—it’s your scope of practice. Mike Fantigrassi, Head of Product, NASM It usually starts with a simple question during a rest period. “Hey, I saw this guy on TikTok say I should be eating raw liver for testosterone.…

Nutrition Coaching: Scope of Practice

By Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RD / March 23, 2023

Nutrition scope of practice is not just a matter of professional ethics. In some states it’s a matter of law, and violators can be prosecuted. 

Nutrition Coaching: A Primer for Health and Fitness Professionals

By Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RD / April 16, 2015

Fitness professionals should discuss nutrition with their clients. 


Historically, many fitness pros have either avoided nutrition
discussions for fear of straying outside their scope of practice or gone
overboard by exceeding their scope of practice—recommending nutritional
supplements or individualized meal plans. 


There is a better way: Staying within scope of practice while adopting a
coaching philosophy that uses proven methods of behavior change. 


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