Macro Coach Certification Macro Coach Macronutrient Science 1

Question 1

How many calories per gram does protein provide?

Accepted Answer

4 calories

Answer

Protein provides 4 calories per gram, the same as carbohydrates. This is a foundational value in macronutrient calorie accounting used by macro coaches.

Question 2

Which macronutrient is the body's preferred immediate source of energy during high-intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which is rapidly available for ATP production during high-intensity efforts. Fat oxidation is too slow to meet peak energy demands.

Question 3

What term describes the thermic effect of food (TEF) percentage range typically attributed to protein?

Accepted Answer

20–30%

Answer

Protein has a thermic effect of approximately 20–30%, meaning the body expends significantly more energy digesting protein than carbohydrates (5–10%) or fat (0–3%).

Question 4

In a standard macro-tracking approach, which value is used to calculate total daily carbohydrate calories?

Accepted Answer

4 kcal per gram

Answer

Carbohydrates are assigned 4 kcal per gram in standard nutritional calculations. Multiplying total carbohydrate grams by 4 gives the caloric contribution from carbs.

Question 5

Which type of fatty acid is typically solid at room temperature and found primarily in animal products?

Accepted Answer

Saturated fatty acid

Answer

Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds in their carbon chains, making them structurally stable and solid at room temperature. They are predominantly found in animal-based foods like butter, meat, and dairy.

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Macro Coach Certification Macro Coach Macronutrient Science 1