Macro Coach Certification Macro Coach Calculating and Adjusting Macros Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A client weighing 175 lbs wants to lose fat while preserving muscle. Using 1g of protein per pound of body weight, how many grams of protein should they consume daily?
- 175g (Correct answer)
- 150g
- 200g
- 125g
Correct answer: 175g
The standard recommendation for fat loss while preserving muscle is 1g of protein per pound of body weight, so 175 lbs = 175g protein.
Question 2: A client's TDEE is 2,400 calories. They are set at a 20% caloric deficit for fat loss. What is their daily calorie target?
- 1,920 calories (Correct answer)
- 2,000 calories
- 1,800 calories
- 2,100 calories
Correct answer: 1,920 calories
20% of 2,400 = 480 calories, so 2,400 - 480 = 1,920 calories daily target.
Question 3: Which macro provides 9 calories per gram?
- Fat (Correct answer)
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Fiber
Correct answer: Fat
Dietary fat provides 9 calories per gram, while protein and carbohydrates each provide 4 calories per gram.
Question 4: A client is eating 180g protein, 60g fat, and 220g carbohydrates. How many total calories are they consuming?
- 2,140 calories (Correct answer)
- 2,060 calories
- 2,200 calories
- 1,980 calories
Correct answer: 2,140 calories
(180×4) + (60×9) + (220×4) = 720 + 540 + 880 = 2,140 calories.
Question 5: After 3 weeks on a fat loss plan, a client's weight loss has stalled. What is the FIRST adjustment a Macro Coach should consider?
- Reduce daily calories by 5-10% (Correct answer)
- Increase cardio significantly
- Switch to a ketogenic diet
- Add a refeed day immediately
Correct answer: Reduce daily calories by 5-10%
The first step during a fat loss plateau is a modest calorie reduction of 5-10% before implementing more aggressive changes.
Question 6: A client has 30% of their calories from fat on a 2,000-calorie plan. How many grams of fat should they eat daily?
- 67g (Correct answer)
- 60g
- 75g
- 50g
Correct answer: 67g
30% of 2,000 = 600 calories from fat; 600 ÷ 9 = ~67g of fat per day.
Macro Coach Certification Macro Coach Calculating and Adjusting Macros Questions and Answers 2
A client weighing 175 lbs wants to lose fat while preserving muscle.
Using 1g of protein per pound of body weight, how many grams of protein should they consume daily?