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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 itโ€™s a matter of law, and violators can be prosecuted.ย 

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IDEA's 40th Anniversary Cake

Celebrating IDEA’s 40th Anniversary!

By Sandy Todd Webster / March 18, 2022

Friends, itโ€™s been over 2 years since we could safely gather. Let 2022 IDEA World Convention be our time to meet in person to laugh, learn, dance and celebrate together at the most exhilarating of all fitness industry events.ย 

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Nutrition Coaching Primer

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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