Nutrition Disclaimer

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

The nutrition information, meal-planning features, food suggestions, educational materials, and related content provided by VitalSpark by Ferdie (“VitalSpark,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are intended for general informational, educational, fitness, and wellness purposes only.

VitalSpark is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, medical condition, or health disorder.

The nutrition content provided through VitalSpark is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized nutrition care.

1. General Nutrition Information Only

VitalSpark may provide information related to:

  • Meal planning.
  • Food choices.
  • Nutrition habits.
  • Calorie or nutrient-related information.
  • Fitness-focused nutrition.
  • Meal timing.
  • Healthy eating concepts.
  • Protein, carbohydrate, and fat intake.
  • Hydration.
  • General wellness.
  • Nutrition programs or suggestions.

This information is provided for general educational and wellness purposes.

It should not be interpreted as individualized medical nutrition therapy, clinical dietary treatment, or professional healthcare advice.

2. Not Medical or Dietetic Advice

VitalSpark does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized professional dietetic care.

Nothing within the VitalSpark application, website, programs, meal plans, Coach features, articles, communications, or related content should be interpreted as establishing a:

  • Doctor-patient relationship.
  • Dietitian-client relationship.
  • Nutritionist-client relationship.
  • Healthcare-provider relationship.

Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional, registered dietitian, physician, or other licensed professional for medical or individualized nutrition guidance.

3. Individual Nutritional Needs Vary

Every person has different nutritional needs.

Factors that may affect appropriate nutrition include:

  • Age.
  • Biological characteristics.
  • Body size.
  • Activity level.
  • Training goals.
  • Medical history.
  • Medications.
  • Allergies.
  • Food intolerances.
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Metabolic conditions.
  • Digestive conditions.
  • Personal dietary requirements.

A meal plan or nutrition recommendation that is appropriate for one person may not be appropriate for another.

You are responsible for evaluating whether VitalSpark nutrition content is suitable for your individual circumstances.

4. Food Allergies and Intolerances

VitalSpark cannot guarantee that meals, recipes, food suggestions, or nutrition recommendations are free from allergens or ingredients that may cause adverse reactions.

Users with allergies or intolerances should carefully review ingredients and food labels before consuming any food.

Common allergens may include, but are not limited to:

  • Peanuts.
  • Tree nuts.
  • Milk.
  • Eggs.
  • Fish.
  • Shellfish.
  • Soy.
  • Wheat.
  • Sesame.

If you have a known or suspected food allergy, intolerance, or other dietary restriction, consult an appropriate healthcare professional before following nutrition suggestions provided by VitalSpark.

5. Medical Conditions and Special Diets

If you have a medical condition that may be affected by diet, you should seek professional medical or dietary guidance before following a VitalSpark nutrition program.

This may include conditions such as:

  • Diabetes.
  • Kidney disease.
  • Liver disease.
  • Cardiovascular disease.
  • Gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Food allergies.
  • Eating disorders.
  • Metabolic disorders.
  • Hormonal conditions.
  • Pregnancy-related nutritional needs.
  • Other conditions requiring clinical nutrition management.

VitalSpark nutrition content is not intended to manage or treat these conditions.

6. Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

VitalSpark is not designed to diagnose, treat, or provide clinical management for eating disorders or disordered eating.

If you have, suspect you may have, or are recovering from an eating disorder or unhealthy relationship with food, you should seek support from a qualified healthcare professional.

Nutrition tracking, calorie-related information, body-composition goals, or structured meal planning may not be appropriate for every user.

7. Calories, Macronutrients, and Nutrition Estimates

Any calorie, macronutrient, portion, serving, nutrient, or food-related values shown by VitalSpark should be treated as estimates unless expressly stated otherwise.

Actual nutritional values can vary based on factors such as:

  • Brand.
  • Ingredient type.
  • Preparation method.
  • Portion size.
  • Food source.
  • Recipe variation.
  • Measurement accuracy.

VitalSpark does not guarantee the accuracy of every nutrition value or estimate.

Users should independently verify nutritional information where precision is medically or personally important.

8. Meal Plans and Suggested Foods

Meal plans and food suggestions provided by VitalSpark are examples intended to support general fitness and wellness goals.

They are not guaranteed to:

  • Meet every nutritional requirement.
  • Address every vitamin or mineral need.
  • Be appropriate for every user.
  • Account for every allergy or intolerance.
  • Account for every medical condition.
  • Produce a specific physical result.

You may need to modify suggested foods or portions based on your individual circumstances.

9. Weight-Loss and Body-Composition Goals

VitalSpark may provide general information related to goals such as:

  • Weight management.
  • Fat loss.
  • Muscle gain.
  • Body composition.
  • Fitness performance.

VitalSpark does not guarantee any specific weight-loss, fat-loss, muscle-gain, or body-composition result.

Results vary depending on many factors, including:

  • Genetics.
  • Nutrition.
  • Exercise.
  • Sleep.
  • Recovery.
  • Stress.
  • Medical conditions.
  • Medications.
  • Consistency.
  • Individual metabolism.

You should avoid extreme dieting, excessive restriction, dehydration, unsafe supplementation, or other practices that may place your health at risk.

10. Supplements

VitalSpark may discuss general nutrition concepts that include supplements or nutritional products.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, such information is educational only and does not constitute a recommendation that any particular supplement is safe, necessary, or appropriate for you.

Dietary supplements may:

  • Interact with medications.
  • Affect medical conditions.
  • Produce adverse reactions.
  • Contain ingredients unsuitable for certain individuals.

Consult an appropriate healthcare professional before beginning a supplement regimen, particularly if you have a medical condition, take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have concerns about potential interactions.

11. Hydration

Hydration needs differ among individuals and may be affected by:

  • Environment.
  • Exercise intensity.
  • Exercise duration.
  • Body size.
  • Climate.
  • Health status.
  • Medications.

General hydration information provided by VitalSpark should not replace individualized medical advice.

Excessive or inadequate fluid intake may be harmful in certain circumstances.

12. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Individuals who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding should consult an appropriate healthcare professional before following a nutrition, exercise, calorie-restriction, supplementation, or weight-management program.

Nutritional requirements during pregnancy and breastfeeding may differ significantly from general fitness recommendations.

13. Children and Minors

VitalSpark is intended for users 18 years of age and older.

Nutrition information and programs provided through VitalSpark are not designed for children or minors.

14. Coach and Personalized Nutrition Features

VitalSpark may provide interactive or personalized features that generate or display nutrition-related suggestions based on information supplied by the user.

These features may consider information such as:

  • Fitness goals.
  • Nutrition preferences.
  • Program selections.
  • Training goals.
  • Other supported account preferences.

Any generated or personalized nutrition information remains general wellness guidance.

It should not be treated as:

  • Medical advice.
  • Clinical nutrition therapy.
  • Diagnosis.
  • Treatment.
  • A substitute for consultation with a registered dietitian or healthcare professional.

Users remain responsible for evaluating whether a recommendation is appropriate for their individual needs.

15. No Guarantee of Accuracy or Completeness

VitalSpark aims to provide useful and responsible nutrition information, but nutritional science, food data, and recommendations can change over time.

We do not guarantee that every nutrition-related statement, estimate, meal plan, or recommendation is:

  • Complete.
  • Error-free.
  • Current in every circumstance.
  • Appropriate for every individual.

You should use reasonable judgment and seek qualified professional guidance when appropriate.

16. No Guarantee of Results

Following a VitalSpark meal plan, nutrition program, or food suggestion does not guarantee:

  • Weight loss.
  • Weight gain.
  • Muscle growth.
  • Improved athletic performance.
  • Improved health.
  • Improved laboratory values.
  • Prevention of illness.
  • Any other specific outcome.

Individual results vary substantially.

17. Food Safety

Users are responsible for safely:

  • Purchasing food.
  • Storing food.
  • Preparing food.
  • Cooking food.
  • Handling leftovers.
  • Checking expiration dates.

VitalSpark is not responsible for illness, contamination, improper preparation, improper storage, or unsafe food-handling practices.

Follow applicable food-safety guidance and manufacturer instructions.

18. When to Seek Professional Advice

You should consult an appropriate healthcare professional before making significant changes to your nutrition if you:

  • Have a diagnosed medical condition.
  • Take prescription medications.
  • Have food allergies or intolerances.
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Have a history of eating disorders.
  • Have unexplained weight changes.
  • Experience persistent digestive symptoms.
  • Have unusual fatigue or weakness.
  • Have concerns about nutritional deficiencies.
  • Require a medically prescribed diet.

For medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, consult a qualified healthcare professional.

19. Emergency Situations

VitalSpark is not an emergency medical service.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency or serious adverse reaction, seek immediate assistance from appropriate local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.

Do not rely on the VitalSpark application, website, Coach, nutrition content, or support channels for emergency care.

20. Third-Party Food and Nutrition Information

VitalSpark may reference food products, databases, manufacturers, restaurants, external resources, or other third-party information.

Third-party information may change without notice.

VitalSpark does not control and cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, ingredients, nutritional values, allergen statements, or availability of third-party food information.

Users should verify important information directly with the relevant provider or manufacturer.

21. Assumption of Responsibility

By using VitalSpark nutrition features, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own food choices and decisions.

You agree to use reasonable judgment when following meal plans, recipes, nutrition suggestions, or other nutrition-related content.

Nothing within VitalSpark removes your responsibility to seek professional guidance when appropriate.

22. Limitation of Responsibility

To the extent permitted by applicable law, VitalSpark is not responsible for injury, illness, allergic reaction, nutritional deficiency, adverse health effects, or other consequences resulting from:

  • Misuse of nutrition content.
  • Failure to consider personal health circumstances.
  • Failure to check ingredients or allergens.
  • Failure to seek appropriate professional advice.
  • Reliance on estimated nutritional information.
  • Unsafe food handling or preparation.

Nothing in this disclaimer limits rights or responsibilities that cannot legally be limited.

23. Relationship to Other VitalSpark Policies

This Nutrition Disclaimer should be read together with the following:

Medical Disclaimer
Available through the VitalSpark website.

Fitness & Training Disclaimer
Available through the VitalSpark website.

Terms & Conditions
https://vitalsparkbyferdie.com/terms-and-conditions/

Privacy Policy
https://vitalsparkbyferdie.com/privacy-policy/

Privacy Choices
https://vitalsparkbyferdie.com/privacy-choices/

24. Changes to This Nutrition Disclaimer

VitalSpark may update this Nutrition Disclaimer to reflect changes in:

  • VitalSpark features.
  • Nutrition functionality.
  • Programs.
  • Applicable laws.
  • Platform requirements.
  • Health and wellness guidance.

When changes are made, the Last Updated date will be revised.

25. Contact Us

For general questions about VitalSpark:

VitalSpark Support
support@vitalsparkbyferdie.com

For questions regarding VitalSpark programs:

Program Support
program@vitalsparkbyferdie.com

For privacy matters:

Privacy Team
privacy@vitalsparkbyferdie.com

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