Health Disclaimer

1. Nature of Services

QakNutrition provides educational nutrition guidance and information services. Our consultations and advice are intended to support your knowledge and understanding of nutrition and healthy eating practices.

Our services are NOT:

• A substitute for professional advice from your GP or healthcare provider
• Intended to provide treatment
• A form of counselling for health conditions

2. Not a Substitute for Professional Care

The information and guidance provided by QakNutrition should not replace advice, evaluation, or care from your GP, specialist, or other qualified healthcare provider.

You should always:

• Consult with your GP before making significant dietary changes
• Seek immediate help for urgent health concerns
• Continue following advice from your healthcare providers
• Inform us of any relevant health conditions

3. Individual Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your own health decisions and actions. While we provide evidence-based nutrition guidance, the application of this information is your personal choice and responsibility.

QakNutrition cannot and does not:

• Take responsibility for outcomes of dietary changes
• Control how you implement guidance
• Monitor your health status

4. No Outcomes Assured

While we strive to provide quality guidance, we cannot and do not offer assurances about specific results or outcomes. Individual responses to dietary changes vary based on many factors including:

• Personal health status
• Genetics and biology
• Lifestyle factors
• Adherence to guidance
• Other individual circumstances

5. Accuracy of Information

While we base our guidance on current nutritional science and evidence, the field of nutrition is continuously evolving. Information provided:

• Reflects current understanding at the time of consultation
• May be subject to new research and findings
• Is intended as general educational information
• Should be considered in context of your individual circumstances

6. Limitations of Remote Consultations

If consultations are conducted remotely, please be aware of additional limitations:

• We cannot conduct physical assessments
• We rely on information you provide
• Technical issues may affect communication
• Emergency situations cannot be handled remotely

7. When to Seek Immediate Help

QakNutrition services are not appropriate for emergencies. Seek immediate help from emergency services or your GP if you experience:

• Severe adverse reactions to dietary changes
• Significant unexpected weight changes
• Concerning physical symptoms
• Any situation requiring urgent attention

In an emergency, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department.

8. Existing Health Conditions

If you have existing health conditions, allergies, or are taking any form of support from healthcare providers, you must:

• Inform QakNutrition during consultations
• Consult with your GP before making dietary changes
• Continue following your healthcare provider's advice
• Monitor any changes carefully

9. Pregnancy and Children

Specific considerations apply if you are:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Planning to become pregnant
• Seeking guidance for children

You must consult with appropriate healthcare providers before implementing any dietary changes in these circumstances.

10. Food Allergies and Intolerances

You are responsible for:

• Disclosing all known allergies and intolerances
• Checking ingredients of foods and products
• Seeking appropriate testing if you suspect allergies
• Following guidance from allergy specialists

11. Weight Management

Our weight management guidance:

• Focuses on healthy, sustainable practices
• Is educational in nature
• Does not involve restrictive dieting or extreme measures
• Should be implemented gradually and sensibly

We do not promote rapid weight changes or unhealthy practices.

12. Supplements and Products

If discussion of dietary supplements occurs:

• Information is educational only
• We do not prescribe or sell supplements
• You should consult your GP before taking supplements
• Product quality and safety are your responsibility to verify

13. Third-Party Information

Our website or materials may reference external resources. QakNutrition:

• Does not control third-party content
• Cannot verify accuracy of external information
• Is not responsible for third-party advice or products

14. Changes in Health Status

You should inform QakNutrition if your health status changes during the course of receiving guidance, including:

• New concerns or conditions
• Changes in support from healthcare providers
• Adverse reactions to dietary changes
• Any relevant new circumstances

15. Professional Qualifications

QakNutrition provides services within the scope of nutrition education and guidance. We:

• Base guidance on nutritional science
• Operate within professional boundaries
• Refer to other professionals when appropriate
• Maintain professional standards

16. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, QakNutrition shall not be liable for:

• Outcomes or results from following guidance
• Health changes or concerns
• Decisions made based on our information
• Interactions with other services or products

17. Your Acknowledgement

By using QakNutrition services, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood this Health Disclaimer
• You accept the limitations and nature of our services
• You take responsibility for your health decisions
• You will consult appropriate healthcare providers as needed
• You will not hold QakNutrition liable for outcomes

18. Questions and Concerns

If you have questions about this Health Disclaimer or the nature of our services, please contact us before proceeding: