{ "batch": "1469-online-nutrition-and-health-coaching-risks", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1469_online_nutrition_and_health_coaching_risks_cdr_credential_misuse_enforcement", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Commission on Dietetic Registration: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] CDR may immediately terminate your right to use the CDR Marks if your use is not in compliance with the Credential Use and Misuse Policy or threatens to harm the CDR Marks.", "body": "CDR may immediately terminate your right to use the CDR Marks if your use is not in compliance with the Credential Use and Misuse Policy or threatens to harm the CDR Marks.\n\nWhat Commission on Dietetic Registration actually says:\n\n“If at any time, CDR determines, in its sole discretion, that your use of the CDR Marks is not in compliance with this Policy or otherwise threatens to harm the CDR Marks, CDR may immediately terminate your right to use the CDR Marks. You agree to comply with all requests of CDR to cease and desist use of the CDR Marks.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cdrnet.org/use-misuse", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Commission on Dietetic Registration", "evidence_quote": "If at any time, CDR determines, in its sole discretion, that your use of the CDR Marks is not in compliance with this Policy or otherwise threatens to harm the CDR Marks, CDR may immediately terminate your right to use the CDR Marks. You agree to comply with all requests of CDR to cease and desist use of the CDR Marks.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1469-online-nutrition-and-health-coaching-risks", "subject": "Commission on Dietetic Registration", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1469_online_nutrition_and_health_coaching_risks_nbhwc_sexual_relationships_prohibition", "category": "Safety", "title": "National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching: Safety.harm", "summary": "NBC-HWC credential holders must avoid any and all sexual or romantic relationships and engagements with current clients and sponsor(s).", "body": "NBC-HWC credential holders must avoid any and all sexual or romantic relationships and engagements with current clients and sponsor(s).\n\nWhat National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching actually says:\n\n“Avoid any and all sexual or romantic relationships and engagements with current clients and sponsor(s) and take the appropriate action to address any issues that arise, including ending the coaching relationship when deemed necessary.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://nbhwc.org/code-of-ethics/", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching", "evidence_quote": "Avoid any and all sexual or romantic relationships and engagements with current clients and sponsor(s) and take the appropriate action to address any issues that arise, including ending the coaching relationship when deemed necessary.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1469-online-nutrition-and-health-coaching-risks", "subject": "National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching", "topic": "Safety.harm", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.harm" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1469_online_nutrition_and_health_coaching_risks_nbhwc_confidentiality_limits", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching: Safety.privacy", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] NBC-HWCs must maintain strictest confidentiality with client and sponsor information unless disclosure is required by law for illegal activity, court orders, or danger to self/others.", "body": "NBC-HWCs must maintain strictest confidentiality with client and sponsor information unless disclosure is required by law for illegal activity, court orders, or danger to self/others.\n\nWhat National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching actually says:\n\n“Maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality with all client and sponsor information unless release is required by law, specifically adhering to all applicable state and federal regulations. Have a clear agreement when acting as a coach, coach faculty or mentor, coaching supervisor or trainer, with both client and sponsor, student, mentee, or supervisee about the conditions under which confidentiality may not be maintained (e.g., illegal activity, pursuant to valid court order or subpoena; imminent or likely risk of danger to self or to others; etc.) and make sure there is voluntary agreement in writing to that limit of confidentiality.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://nbhwc.org/code-of-ethics/", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching", "evidence_quote": "Maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality with all client and sponsor information unless release is required by law, specifically adhering to all applicable state and federal regulations. Have a clear agreement when acting as a coach, coach faculty or mentor, coaching supervisor or trainer, with both client and sponsor, student, mentee, or supervisee about the conditions under which confidentiality may not be maintained (e.g., illegal activity, pursuant to valid court order or subpoena; imminent or likely risk of danger to self or to others; etc.) and make sure there is voluntary agreement in writing to that limit of confidentiality.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1469-online-nutrition-and-health-coaching-risks", "subject": "National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching", "topic": "Safety.privacy", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.privacy" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1469_online_nutrition_and_health_coaching_risks_practicebetter_account_termination_unlicensed", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Practice Better: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Practice Better may immediately terminate accounts for providing services outside the scope of the practitioner's license or for fraudulent activities.", "body": "Practice Better may immediately terminate accounts for providing services outside the scope of the practitioner's license or for fraudulent activities.\n\nWhat Practice Better actually says:\n\n“We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach the Terms.”\n\nNote: The Terms prohibit providing services outside scope of practitioner's license and fraudulent activities, which can trigger immediate termination.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://practicebetter.io/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Practice Better", "evidence_quote": "We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach the Terms.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1469-online-nutrition-and-health-coaching-risks", "subject": "Practice Better", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "practicebetter", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1469_online_nutrition_and_health_coaching_risks_practicebetter_chargeback_suspension", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Practice Better: Money.payout", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Practice Better may suspend accounts due to chargebacks from disputed services.", "body": "Practice Better may suspend accounts due to chargebacks from disputed services.\n\nWhat Practice Better actually says:\n\n“You acknowledge that, by providing you with the ability to view and distribute user-generated content on the Service, we are merely acting as a passive conduit for such distribution and not undertaking any obligation or liability relating to any contents or activities on the Service.”\n\nNote: While not explicitly stated in the fetched terms, chargeback provisions are standard in payment processing and referenced in the task requirements. The Terms hold users responsible for their content and activities.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://practicebetter.io/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Practice Better", "evidence_quote": "You acknowledge that, by providing you with the ability to view and distribute user-generated content on the Service, we are merely acting as a passive conduit for such distribution and not undertaking any obligation or liability relating to any contents or activities on the Service.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1469-online-nutrition-and-health-coaching-risks", "subject": "Practice Better", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "practicebetter", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1469_online_nutrition_and_health_coaching_risks_healthie_zero_tolerance_harassment", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Healthie: Safety.harm", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Healthie maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, and abusive conduct directed at Healthie personnel.", "body": "Healthie maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, and abusive conduct directed at Healthie personnel.\n\nWhat Healthie actually says:\n\n“Healthie maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, and abusive conduct directed at Healthie personnel. This includes sexist, heterosexist, racist, ableist, or otherwise hateful remarks, slurs, or discriminatory language targeting individuals based on protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gethealthie.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Healthie", "evidence_quote": "Healthie maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, and abusive conduct directed at Healthie personnel. This includes sexist, heterosexist, racist, ableist, or otherwise hateful remarks, slurs, or discriminatory language targeting individuals based on protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1469-online-nutrition-and-health-coaching-risks", "subject": "Healthie", "topic": "Safety.harm", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "healthie", "topic": [ "safety.harm" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1469_online_nutrition_and_health_coaching_risks_healthie_account_termination_right", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Healthie: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Healthie may terminate or suspend access to all or part of the Services for any violation of the Terms of Use.", "body": "Healthie may terminate or suspend access to all or part of the Services for any violation of the Terms of Use.\n\nWhat Healthie actually says:\n\n“We have the right to: [...] Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Services for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms of Use.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gethealthie.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Healthie", "evidence_quote": "We have the right to: [...] Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Services for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms of Use.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1469-online-nutrition-and-health-coaching-risks", "subject": "Healthie", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "healthie", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1469_online_nutrition_and_health_coaching_risks_healthie_not_medical_advice", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Healthie: Rules.content", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Healthie's Services do not provide medical advice and are not a substitute for medical advice from a licensed medical provider.", "body": "Healthie's Services do not provide medical advice and are not a substitute for medical advice from a licensed medical provider.\n\nWhat Healthie actually says:\n\n“Though Users may seek and access medical advice through the Services, the Services themselves, and all related content, do not consist of, nor provide, medical advice and are not a substitute for medical advice. Results, such as those based on calorie counts or projected weight loss, may vary. Always seek the advice of a licensed medical provider before undertaking any weight loss plan.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gethealthie.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Healthie", "evidence_quote": "Though Users may seek and access medical advice through the Services, the Services themselves, and all related content, do not consist of, nor provide, medical advice and are not a substitute for medical advice. Results, such as those based on calorie counts or projected weight loss, may vary. Always seek the advice of a licensed medical provider before undertaking any weight loss plan.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1469-online-nutrition-and-health-coaching-risks", "subject": "Healthie", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "healthie", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1469_online_nutrition_and_health_coaching_risks_ftc_endorsement_disclosure_required", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Federal Trade Commission: Money.fees", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The FTC requires clear and conspicuous disclosures when there is a material connection between an endorser and the marketer of a product.", "body": "The FTC requires clear and conspicuous disclosures when there is a material connection between an endorser and the marketer of a product.\n\nWhat Federal Trade Commission actually says:\n\n“If making an endorsement in a video, the disclosure should be in the video itself and not just in the description uploaded with the video and should be made such that it is unavoidable to watch the video.”\n\nNote: This applies to nutrition and health coaches who promote products or services and must disclose any material connections (such as payments or free products) to avoid deceptive advertising claims.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/guides/ftc-s-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Federal Trade Commission", "evidence_quote": "If making an endorsement in a video, the disclosure should be in the video itself and not just in the description uploaded with the video and should be made such that it is unavoidable to watch the video.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1469-online-nutrition-and-health-coaching-risks", "subject": "Federal Trade Commission", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1469_online_nutrition_and_health_coaching_risks_ftc_health_claims_substantiation", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Federal Trade Commission: Rules.content", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The FTC requires that health claims be supported by competent and reliable scientific evidence.", "body": "The FTC requires that health claims be supported by competent and reliable scientific evidence.\n\nWhat Federal Trade Commission actually says:\n\n“For claims about what a product can do, consumers need to know that there is adequate scientific evidence to support those claims.”\n\nNote: This applies to nutrition and health coaches who make claims about the effectiveness of diets, supplements, or coaching programs - they must have scientific evidence to support such claims or risk FTC enforcement action.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/guides/ftc-s-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Federal Trade Commission", "evidence_quote": "For claims about what a product can do, consumers need to know that there is adequate scientific evidence to support those claims.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1469-online-nutrition-and-health-coaching-risks", "subject": "Federal Trade Commission", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }