Macro Coach Certification Client Assessment and Onboarding 2

Question 1

During an initial client assessment, which of the following questions is most important for understanding a client's dietary history?

Accepted Answer

Have you tracked macros or calories before, and what was your experience?

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What is your favorite cuisine?

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Do you prefer cooking at home or eating out?

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What time do you wake up in the morning?

Question 2

A new client's intake form indicates they have Type 2 diabetes and are currently taking metformin. The macro coach should:

Accepted Answer

Ask the client to consult their physician before beginning a macro program, and coordinate with the healthcare provider

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Design a strict ketogenic plan immediately to manage blood sugar

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Ignore the medical condition and proceed with standard macro calculations

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Refuse to work with the client entirely

Question 3

When onboarding a client, the coach asks about the client's typical daily schedule. This information is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Structure meal timing and macro distribution around work, training, and sleep schedules

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Determine the client's social media activity patterns

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Calculate the client's TDEE using shift work multipliers

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Assess the client's financial readiness for a meal prep service

Question 4

A client's initial body composition assessment shows 35% body fat. Which measurement tools are most appropriate for tracking changes over time with this client?

Accepted Answer

Tape measurements, progress photos, and weekly scale average

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Underwater weighing weekly

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DEXA scan monthly

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Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) scale daily

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of collecting a 3–7 day food log from a new client during onboarding?

Accepted Answer

To establish a baseline understanding of current intake, eating patterns, and potential areas for improvement

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To judge the client's food choices and dietary habits

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To immediately identify all foods that should be eliminated from the diet

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To calculate the client's exact TDEE from dietary records

Question 6

During onboarding, a client mentions they have a history of disordered eating (orthorexia) several years ago. The most appropriate coach response is to:

Accepted Answer

Assess current relationship with food, recommend consultation with a mental health professional, and consider a less rigid approach like intuitive eating with gentle guidance

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Proceed normally with full macro tracking since they report it is in the past

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Assign extremely precise macros to help them develop structure around food

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Avoid the topic entirely to prevent triggering the client