Nutrition Coaching Agreement

📋 [Business Name] 👤 [Your Name] 📅 Date: [Date]

Important Disclaimer: The nutrition coaching provided under this agreement constitutes general lifestyle and fitness nutrition guidance only. It is not clinical nutrition therapy or medical dietary advice. [Your Name] is not a registered dietitian or nutritionist regulated by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) or the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Clients with medical dietary requirements must consult a qualified healthcare professional.

1. Parties to This Agreement

This agreement is between [Your Name], trading as [Business Name] (the "Coach"), and the client named below (the "Client").

This agreement governs all nutrition coaching services provided and takes effect on the date signed below.

2. Scope of Nutrition Coaching Services

The Coach agrees to provide the following nutrition coaching services:

General dietary guidance aligned with fitness goals (e.g. fat loss, muscle gain, performance)
Macronutrient and calorie target recommendations based on Client goals and activity level
Meal planning templates and food diary review
Guidance on pre- and post-workout nutrition
General supplement awareness (noting that no supplement is a substitute for a balanced diet)

Delivery format: [Weekly check-ins / Monthly reviews / Ongoing messaging support / Other]

Nutrition coaching fee: [£XX per month / per programme]

3. What Is Not Included

      Nutrition coaching does not include and cannot replace:

      Clinical dietetic assessment or treatment for eating disorders
Medical dietary management (e.g. for diabetes, IBS, kidney disease, food allergies requiring clinical oversight)
Diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition
Prescribing supplements as treatment for any health condition

If the Client has or suspects any medical condition affecting their nutrition, they must seek advice from a qualified GP, registered dietitian, or healthcare professional before acting on guidance provided under this agreement.

4. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

Complete a full and honest nutrition and health questionnaire before coaching begins;
Maintain an accurate food diary [where requested] using [MyFitnessPal / a written diary / other agreed method];
Disclose any food allergies, intolerances, or medical dietary requirements promptly and in writing;
Obtain medical clearance from their GP before beginning any significant dietary changes, where recommended by the Coach;
Not use nutrition guidance as a substitute for professional medical or dietetic care;
Notify the Coach immediately of any adverse reactions to dietary recommendations.

5. Health Data and UK GDPR

Nutrition coaching involves the collection and processing of health and dietary data, which constitutes special category data under UK GDPR. By signing this agreement, the Client provides explicit consent for [Business Name] to collect, store, and use their nutrition, health, and body composition data solely for the purpose of delivering nutrition coaching services.

This data will be retained for [3 years] after the last coaching session and will not be shared with third parties without the Client's consent, except as required by law. The Client may withdraw consent at any time; however, doing so may prevent the Coach from delivering the service safely.

6. Results and Guarantees

The Coach will make every reasonable effort to provide evidence-based nutrition guidance aligned with the Client's goals. However, the Coach cannot guarantee specific outcomes including but not limited to: weight loss, changes in body composition, improved athletic performance, or any health improvements.

Results depend on factors outside the Coach's control including the Client's adherence, metabolism, medical history, lifestyle, stress levels, sleep, and other variables.

7. Fees and Payment

Nutrition coaching fees are [£XX per month / per programme / as invoiced]. Fees are due [monthly in advance / on invoice / as agreed] by [bank transfer / PayPal / other].

Where nutrition coaching is provided as an add-on to personal training, the combined fee is [£XX per month].

The Coach reserves the right to suspend coaching services if fees remain unpaid for more than 14 days.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement by giving [2 weeks / 4 weeks] written notice. The Coach may terminate immediately if the Client provides materially false health information, or if the Client develops a health condition that falls outside the Coach's scope of practice. Any prepaid fees will be refunded on a pro-rata basis following termination by the Coach.

9. Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the law of England and Wales. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.

Nutrition Coach / Personal Trainer

Signed: [Your Name]

Date

Client

Signed (full name)

Date