Macro Coach Certification Macro Coach Macronutrient Science Fundamentals Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which lipoprotein is primarily responsible for transporting dietary fat from the intestines to peripheral tissues?

Accepted Answer

Chylomicron

Answer

LDL

Answer

HDL

Answer

VLDL

Question 2

What is the primary role of glucagon in macronutrient metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Raises blood glucose by stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis

Answer

Stimulates glycogen synthesis

Answer

Promotes fat storage

Answer

Blocks amino acid uptake in muscle

Question 3

Which amino acid is considered rate-limiting for muscle protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Leucine

Answer

Glutamine

Answer

Valine

Answer

Arginine

Question 4

The thermic effect of protein is approximately what percentage of its caloric value?

Accepted Answer

20–30%

Answer

2–5%

Answer

5–10%

Answer

35–40%

Question 5

What is the primary storage form of carbohydrates in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Glycogen

Answer

Starch

Answer

Glucose

Answer

Fructose

Question 6

Which fatty acid classification describes fats with two or more double bonds in their carbon chain?

Accepted Answer

Polyunsaturated

Answer

Saturated

Answer

Monounsaturated

Answer

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