Claude prompts for nutritionists and nutrition coaches running a real practice

You are a nutrition coach setting up a standard intake process for new clients. <context> You need a thorough intake questionnaire to understand a new client's current eating patterns, preferences, and goals before the first session. </context> <inputs> - Practice or coach name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Services offered: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 1:1 coaching, group programs] - Typical client type: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. busy professionals wanting more energy] </inputs> <task> Build an intake form with sections for contact info, current eating patterns (typical day of eating, meal timing), preferences and restrictions, goals, and lifestyle factors (sleep, activity, stress). </task> <constraints> - Do not include diagnostic or medical history questions beyond a single general item directing clients with existing medical conditions to disclose them and confirm they are working with, or will consult, a physician or registered dietitian for condition-specific guidance. - Keep the form answerable in under 15 minutes. - Use plain, non-clinical language throughout. </constraints> <format> A formatted document with numbered sections and labeled fields, ready to print or turn into a digital form. </format>

You are a nutrition coach who has clients self-track patterns between sessions using a simple journal. <context> A client wants to notice connections between what they eat and how they feel, without a rigid calorie-counting format. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Specific patterns they want to notice: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. afternoon energy crashes, evening snacking] - Tracking duration: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 7 days] </inputs> <task> Build a daily journal template with a short entry per meal (what, roughly when, hunger level before, mood or energy after) sized for the stated tracking duration. </task> <constraints> - Keep each day's entry to fields that take under 2 minutes to fill in. - Frame this as a self-awareness tool, not a diagnostic instrument. - Add a line noting patterns suggesting a medical or clinical concern should be brought to a physician or registered dietitian, not self-diagnosed from the journal. </constraints> <format> A daily template (repeated for the tracking duration) with fields: Meal, Time, Hunger Before, Mood/Energy After, Notes. </format>

You are a nutrition coach who runs a goal-setting conversation with every client at the start of a program. <context> A client described their goal informally during intake. You want to turn it into a specific, trackable worksheet they can refer back to. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Client's stated goal in their own words: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. "I want more energy in the afternoons and to stop relying on coffee"] - Timeframe discussed: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 8 weeks] - Habits already discussed: [PLACEHOLDER] </inputs> <task> Turn the stated goal into a specific worksheet with a clear target, 2-3 supporting habits to track weekly, and 2 milestone check-in points before the deadline. </task> <constraints> - Keep tracked habits behavioral and observable (what they ate, when, how they felt), not clinical lab markers. - Do not invent numeric targets the client did not mention; mark missing ones [NEEDS CLIENT INPUT]. - Keep language matching how the client described their own goal. </constraints> <format> A one-page worksheet: Goal statement, Habit tracking table (Habit, Weekly Target), Milestone table (Date, Checkpoint). </format>

You are a nutrition coach who reviews client food logs to spot patterns worth discussing in session. <context> A client submitted a 3-day food log. You want a clear pattern summary to guide the next session conversation, not a line-by-line repeat of the log. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Raw 3-day food log: [PLACEHOLDER] </inputs> <task> Summarize the log into observed patterns: meal timing consistency, repeated food choices, apparent gaps (e.g. low produce, irregular meal timing), and 2-3 discussion questions for the next session. </task> <constraints> - Base every observation only on what appears in the log, do not infer things not shown. - This is a pattern summary for coaching conversation, not a clinical nutrient analysis or diagnosis; state that at the top. - Frame gaps as discussion points, not deficiencies or medical findings. </constraints> <format> A short report: Patterns Observed (bulleted), Discussion Questions for Next Session (bulleted). </format>

You are a nutrition coach who checks a client's real kitchen setup before recommending meal plans that assume equipment or time they don't have. <context> A new client answered a short set of questions about their kitchen, cooking habits, and grocery access. You want a summary that flags what kind of meal plan will realistically work for them. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Kitchen equipment available: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. stovetop and microwave only, no oven] - Typical cooking time on weeknights: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 15 minutes] - Grocery access: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. one small grocery store, no car] </inputs> <task> Summarize the constraints into a readiness note and recommend what type of meal plan format (batch-cook, no-cook, quick one-pan, etc.) will realistically fit, with a one-line reason for each recommendation. </task> <constraints> - Base the recommendation only on the constraints given, do not assume equipment not listed. - Keep the summary to constraints and format fit, not specific meals yet. - Flag clearly if the constraints given make any earlier plan draft unrealistic. </constraints> <format> A short memo: Constraints Summary (bulleted), Recommended Plan Format (1-2 sentences with reasoning). </format>

You are a nutrition coach who creates general education handouts for clients. <context> Clients often don't know how to read a nutrition facts label beyond calories. You want a reusable one-page handout that walks through the key sections using a real example. </context> <inputs> - Example product category to use: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. a box of granola bars] - Key concepts to emphasize: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. serving size, added sugar, fiber] </inputs> <task> Write a one-page handout explaining how to read a nutrition facts label, using the example product category to walk through serving size and the emphasized concepts step by step. </task> <constraints> - Keep this general education, not advice tied to any medical condition (e.g. do not frame it around diabetes management unless explicitly asked). - Use one consistent worked example throughout, do not switch products mid-handout. - End with a line encouraging clients with specific health conditions to ask their physician or dietitian which numbers matter most for them. </constraints> <format> A one-page handout: short intro, then a labeled walkthrough of each label section with the worked example. </format>

You are a nutrition coach who teaches portion awareness without requiring a food scale. <context> A client wants a simple way to estimate portions when eating out or cooking without weighing food. You want a plain-language guide using hand and household measurements. </context> <inputs> - Food categories to cover: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. protein, carbs, fats, vegetables] - Client's general goal: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. more balanced plates, not weight-focused] </inputs> <task> Build a guide mapping each food category to a hand or household measurement (palm, fist, cupped hand, thumb) with 2-3 real food examples per category. </task> <constraints> - Use only hand or household measurements, no scale or gram-based instructions. - Frame this as a general awareness tool, not a weight-loss prescription, unless the client's goal explicitly says otherwise. - Keep it to one page. </constraints> <format> A one-page table (Food Category, Hand Measurement, Example Foods). </format>

You are a nutrition coach who builds general hydration education content for clients. <context> A client wants to drink more water consistently but forgets throughout the day. You want a one-page handout with practical cues, not a strict fluid prescription. </context> <inputs> - Client's daily routine anchors: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. morning coffee, commute, lunch, gym] - Current water habit: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. drinks maybe 2 glasses a day] </inputs> <task> Build a handout that attaches a water habit cue to each of the client's routine anchors (e.g. a glass with morning coffee), and includes a general daily guideline range framed as a starting point, not a strict target. </task> <constraints> - Present the daily guideline as a general range, not a personalized medical prescription. - Anchor every cue to a routine point the client actually listed. - Add a line noting clients with kidney, heart, or other conditions should follow their physician's specific fluid guidance instead. </constraints> <format> A one-page handout: guideline range at top, then a table (Routine Anchor, Water Cue). </format>

You are a nutrition coach preparing a handout to accompany a mindful eating workshop. <context> You are running a group workshop on mindful eating basics and want a takeaway handout that reinforces the exercises covered live. </context> <inputs> - Workshop length and format: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 45-minute group session] - Exercises covered live: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. hunger scale check-in, slow-eating exercise, distraction-free meal challenge] </inputs> <task> Build a handout summarizing each exercise covered live in a few sentences, plus a short at-home practice version of each one attendees can try during the following week. </task> <constraints> - Only summarize exercises actually listed, do not add new ones not covered in the workshop. - Keep each at-home practice specific and doable in under 5 minutes. - Keep the tone practical, not therapeutic or clinical language about eating disorders. </constraints> <format> A one-page handout with one section per exercise (Exercise Name, What We Practiced, Try This At Home). </format>

You are a nutrition coach writing a short seasonal newsletter for your client list. <context> You send a short newsletter each season highlighting what's fresh and giving clients easy ways to use it, to keep engagement up between sessions. </context> <inputs> - Season and region: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. late summer, US Northeast] - In-season produce to feature: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. tomatoes, corn, zucchini, peaches] - Newsletter length target: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 200 words] </inputs> <task> Write a short newsletter introducing the season, listing each featured produce item with one quick, realistic way to use it that week. </task> <constraints> - Only feature produce actually listed for the stated season and region. - Keep the total length within roughly 10 percent of the target word count. - Keep usage ideas simple enough to act on the same day, not full recipes. </constraints> <format> A short newsletter with an intro paragraph and a bulleted list (Produce Item, Quick Use Idea). </format>

You are a nutrition coach who sends clients a monthly progress report to reinforce behavior change. <context> A month of coaching is complete. You have habit tracking data and want a report that highlights behavior change, not only a single weight number. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Habits tracked and adherence: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. veggies at dinner: 5/7 days average, water goal: 4/7 days average] - Any weight or energy self-rating change (optional): [PLACEHOLDER] - Biggest challenge this month: [PLACEHOLDER] </inputs> <task> Build a monthly report leading with habit adherence trends, including any weight or energy data only as supporting context, and a short paragraph acknowledging the stated challenge with one adjustment for next month. </task> <constraints> - Lead with behavior and habit data, not weight, even if a weight number is given. - Keep the tone factual and encouraging, no judgment language about adherence gaps. - Do not interpret any number as a health or medical outcome. </constraints> <format> A report: Habit Adherence table (Habit, Target, Actual), followed by a short narrative paragraph. </format>

You are a nutrition coach building a simple visual tool to reinforce habit consistency between sessions. <context> A client responds well to visual progress and wants a streak tracker for their key habits to fill in daily. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Habits to track (max 3): [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. water goal met, vegetable at dinner, meal prepped day before] - Tracking period: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 30 days] </inputs> <task> Build a streak tracker grid for the tracking period with one row per habit and a box per day to mark complete, plus a short instructions line on how to use it. </task> <constraints> - Limit to the habits given, do not add extras. - Keep the grid printable on one or two pages for the stated period. - Frame streaks as a consistency tool, not a pass/fail judgment; include a line normalizing missed days. </constraints> <format> A grid table (Day 1 through the tracking period as columns, one row per habit) with the instructions line above it. </format>

You are a nutrition coach documenting how a client's habits have changed at a program milestone. <context> A client has reached a program milestone (e.g. 3 months in). You want a clear before/after summary of their habits to review together and to use as program documentation. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Starting habits (from intake): [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. skipped breakfast most days, no regular vegetables, 1-2 sugary drinks daily] - Current habits: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. eats breakfast 6/7 days, vegetables at most dinners, sugary drinks down to 2-3 per week] </inputs> <task> Build a before/after comparison table of the specific habits given, followed by a short narrative paragraph summarizing the overall shift and one area still worth working on. </task> <constraints> - Compare only the habits actually listed, do not add unlisted metrics. - Keep the narrative focused on behavior change, not weight or medical outcomes. - The "still working on" area must come from a gap visible in the data given, not an assumption. </constraints> <format> A comparison table (Habit, Starting, Current) followed by a short narrative paragraph. </format>

You are a nutrition coach managing program completion and renewal timing across your client list. <context> Each client is enrolled in a fixed-length coaching program. You want a simple report per client showing where they are in the program and whether it's time to discuss renewal. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Program length: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 12 weeks] - Weeks completed: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 9] - Overall engagement level: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. high, attends every check-in] </inputs> <task> Calculate weeks remaining and flag whether it is time to start a renewal conversation (flag if 3 or fewer weeks remain), noting the engagement level as context for the conversation approach. </task> <constraints> - Show the calculation (weeks remaining) plainly. - Use the exact renewal threshold given (3 or fewer weeks), not a different number. - Keep the output short enough to scan across a full client list. </constraints> <format> A single-row summary: Client, Weeks Remaining, Engagement Level, Renewal Status (Flag / OK). </format>

You are a nutrition coach building case study content from real client outcomes for marketing use. <context> A client has had strong results and agreed to be featured. You want a case study draft built from their actual data and quotes, not generic praise. </context> <inputs> - Client first name or initial (per their preference): [PLACEHOLDER] - Starting situation: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. skipping meals, low energy by 3pm daily] - Program and duration: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 12-week 1:1 coaching] - Result: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. consistent meals, reports steady energy through the afternoon] - Client's own words (if available): [PLACEHOLDER] </inputs> <task> Write a 150-200 word case study covering the starting situation, what changed during the program, the result, and a client quote if provided. </task> <constraints> - Use only the details and quotes provided, do not invent outcomes. - Do not frame the result as typical or guaranteed for other clients. - Include a line confirming this is published only with the client's written permission. </constraints> <format> A case study with 3 labeled sections (Starting Point, What Changed, Result) plus a permission confirmation line at the bottom. </format>

You are a nutrition coach sending weekly check-in emails to keep clients engaged between sessions. <context> You want a reusable check-in email template that still feels personal because it references the client's specific focus area for the week. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - This week's focus habit: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. eating a vegetable at dinner] - One encouraging note from last session: [PLACEHOLDER] </inputs> <task> Write a short check-in email referencing the specific focus habit and the encouraging note, asking one specific question about how the week went, and ending with an easy way to reply. </task> <constraints> - Keep it under 100 words. - Reference the specific habit and note given, not generic language. - Ask exactly one specific question, not a list of questions. </constraints> <format> A ready-to-send email with subject line and body. </format>

You are a nutrition coach sending appointment reminders that also prepare the client for a productive session. <context> You want reminder emails that do more than confirm a time; they should prompt the client to bring or prepare something specific so the session isn't spent catching up. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Appointment date and time: [PLACEHOLDER] - What they should bring or track before the session: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. their 3-day food log, questions about the new meal plan] </inputs> <task> Write a reminder email confirming the appointment and clearly stating what to bring or prepare, with a one-line reason why it helps. </task> <constraints> - Keep it under 90 words. - State exactly what to bring, not a vague "come prepared" line. - Include a simple way to reschedule if needed. </constraints> <format> A ready-to-send email with subject line and body. </format>

You are a nutrition coach writing a re-engagement email for a client who has stopped responding. <context> A client has not responded to check-ins in over 3 weeks. You want a low-pressure email that re-opens the conversation without guilt. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Weeks since last contact: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 3] - Goal they were working on: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. more consistent breakfasts] </inputs> <task> Write a short email referencing the specific goal, acknowledging it's been a while without guilt, and offering one easy way to reconnect (a quick reply, a short call). </task> <constraints> - Keep it under 100 words. - No guilt or pressure language. - End with one clear, low-friction next step. </constraints> <format> A ready-to-send email with subject line and body. </format>

You are a nutrition coach building reusable response templates for frequently asked client questions. <context> Several common questions come up repeatedly across your client base. You want general, ready-to-personalize response templates instead of writing each answer from scratch every time. </context> <inputs> - Common questions to cover: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. "is fruit ok if I'm trying to eat less sugar", "what should I eat before a workout", "is it bad to eat late at night"] </inputs> <task> Write a short, general response template for each question listed, with a placeholder noting where to personalize with the specific client's situation. </task> <constraints> - Keep every response general education, not a diagnosis or personalized medical nutrition therapy answer. - Each template must be 3-4 sentences and end with an invitation to discuss their specific situation further. - Include a placeholder like [PERSONALIZE FOR CLIENT'S SITUATION] in each template. </constraints> <format> A labeled list, one template per question. </format>

You are a nutrition coach building a referral request to use with satisfied clients. <context> A client just hit a meaningful milestone and seems genuinely happy with their progress. This is a good moment to ask for a referral without it feeling transactional. </context> <inputs> - Client name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Recent result: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. finally eating regular breakfasts and reports steadier energy] - Preferred referral channel: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. text a friend, leave a review] </inputs> <task> Write a short script (spoken version for in-session, written version for email or text) asking for a referral, tied to the specific result and the stated channel. </task> <constraints> - Keep both versions short (spoken under 30 seconds read aloud, written under 80 words). - Reference the specific result given, not a generic ask. - Make the actual ask concrete (what to say or where to leave a review). </constraints> <format> Two labeled sections: Spoken Version, Written Version. </format>

You are a nutrition coach who builds a welcome packet sent to new clients right after they sign up. <context> A new client just signed up and needs a welcome packet covering what to expect, how sessions work, and how to prepare, before their first session. </context> <inputs> - Practice name: [PLACEHOLDER] - Session format and length: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 45-minute video calls, biweekly] - Cancellation and rescheduling policy summary: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 24 hours notice required or the session is forfeited] - What to bring or prepare for the first session: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. a completed intake form and 3 days of typical eating notes] </inputs> <task> Build a welcome packet covering what to expect from the program, session logistics, the cancellation policy in plain language, and what to prepare before session one. </task> <constraints> - State the cancellation policy exactly as given, do not soften or change its terms. - Keep the tone warm and plain, not clinical. - Add a line noting any medical concerns should be disclosed during intake and directed to the client's physician or dietitian as appropriate. </constraints> <format> A welcome packet document with sections: What to Expect, Session Logistics, Cancellation Policy, Before Your First Session. </format>

You are a nutrition coach drafting a plain-language cancellation policy for client agreements, to be reviewed before use. <context> A coach needs a clear cancellation and no-show policy to include in client agreements, so expectations are set upfront instead of handled case by case. </context> <inputs> - Notice period required: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 24 hours] - Fee or consequence for late cancellation or no-show: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. full session fee charged] - Any exceptions allowed: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. one grace pass per 3-month program] - Where this will be shared: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. client agreement and welcome packet] </inputs> <task> Draft a policy section stating the required notice period, the consequence for missing it, and any stated exceptions, in plain client-facing language. </task> <constraints> - State the exact notice period and consequence given, do not soften the terms into vague language. - List exceptions exactly as given, do not add unstated exceptions. - Add a line noting this draft should be reviewed against local business regulations before use in a signed contract. </constraints> <format> A short policy section: one paragraph plus a bulleted exceptions list. </format>

You are a nutrition coach designing the curriculum for a new group coaching program. <context> A coach is launching a multi-week group program and needs a week-by-week curriculum outline covering topics and a deliverable for each session. </context> <inputs> - Program length in weeks: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 8 weeks] - Program theme or goal: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. building consistent, balanced meals without counting calories] - Target audience: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. busy parents new to structured eating habits] - Format: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. weekly live group call plus a self-paced worksheet] </inputs> <task> Build a week-by-week curriculum with one clear topic per week building toward the program goal, and one specific deliverable or exercise per week. </task> <constraints> - Sequence topics in a logical build, foundational before advanced. - Match the stated program length exactly. - Every week needs one specific deliverable or exercise, not a vague discussion topic. - Keep all content general wellness education, not individualized medical guidance. </constraints> <format> A week-by-week table: Week, Topic, Deliverable or Exercise. </format>

You are a nutrition coach building a clear pricing sheet and invoice template for coaching packages. <context> A coach offers a few different coaching packages and wants a clean pricing sheet to send prospects, plus a matching invoice template. </context> <inputs> - Package names and what's included in each: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. Starter: 4 sessions plus meal plan draft, Full Program: 12 sessions plus weekly check-ins] - Price per package: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. Starter 300, Full Program 800] - Payment terms: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 50 percent upfront, balance due at session 2] - Practice name and contact info: [PLACEHOLDER] </inputs> <task> Build a one-page pricing sheet listing each package with its inclusions and price, then a matching invoice template with line items and payment terms. </task> <constraints> - Use only the packages and prices given, do not invent additional packages. - State payment terms exactly as given on both documents. - Keep the pricing sheet to one page. </constraints> <format> Two sections: Pricing Sheet (package table), Invoice Template (line items, total, payment terms). </format>

You are a nutrition coach who batches educational social media content for a week. <context> A coach wants a week of educational social media posts drafted in one batch instead of writing from scratch daily, to stay visible between clients. </context> <inputs> - Platform: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. Instagram] - Topics to cover this week: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. reading labels, hydration, easy protein swaps] - Brand voice: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. warm, practical, no scare tactics] - Number of posts needed: [PLACEHOLDER, e.g. 5] </inputs> <task> Draft the requested number of educational posts, each covering one specific topic with a practical tip, staying general wellness education rather than personalized advice. </task> <constraints> - Cover only the topics listed, one clear tip per post. - No post may read like personalized medical advice or a specific diagnosis. - Keep each post to the platform's typical caption length. - Include a one-line call to action on at least half the posts, such as book a call or download a guide. </constraints> <format> A numbered list of ready-to-post captions, one per post. </format>