What a Nutritionist Role Should (and Shouldn't) Have Access To

A dedicated nutritionist role only makes sense once diet planning is a real, ongoing part of a gym's offering — and once it does, getting the access scope right matters as much as hiring the right person.

Should have: full diet plan and body-metrics access

Creating and assigning diet plans, viewing body measurements, and reviewing progress photos are exactly the tools a nutritionist needs to do their actual job well.

Shouldn't have: billing or plan-pricing access

A nutritionist role rarely needs to see membership fees, invoices, or the ability to change a membership plan's price. Scoping access this way isn't about distrust — it's about keeping their role focused and reducing the number of people who can accidentally affect billing.

Borderline: attendance

Whether a nutritionist needs to see attendance depends on how closely diet coaching is tied to workout consistency at your gym — a reasonable case exists either way, which is exactly the kind of decision role-based permissions should make easy to adjust.