CANNP / CODE OF ETHICS
Code of Ethics
The principles that guide every CANNP member — the foundation of safe, honest, client-centered care.
ADOPTED 2008
Ten principles, one standard of care
The CANNP Code of Ethics defines how every Natural Nutritional Practitioner is expected to conduct themselves — with their clients, their colleagues, and the public.
Natural Nutritionists conduct themselves with integrity, honesty and fairness.
Natural Nutritionists practise safely, competently and legally.
Natural Nutritionists educate clients and promote vibrant health through natural eating and the use of natural supplements and healthy lifestyle choices.
Natural Nutritionists do not diagnose diseases, dysfunctions or disorders.
Natural Nutritionists do not treat diseases, dysfunctions or disorders, nor provide therapy to relieve illness.
Natural Nutritionists do not perform any medical intervention, including tissue penetration, radiation, collection of human specimens or medical instrumentation.
Natural Nutritionists respect the client's right to make choices.
Natural Nutritionists place the client's best interests as their primary obligation.
Natural Nutritionists respect the values and abilities of colleagues and other members of the client's professional team, and never recommend that anyone discontinue seeing a medical doctor or discontinue taking medications.
