FREE Macro Coach Client Assessment and Onboarding Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which assessment tool is most commonly used to estimate a client's body composition during macro coaching onboarding?
Answer: Skinfold calipers or bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
Skinfold calipers and BIA devices estimate body fat percentage and lean mass, giving coaches data to personalize macro targets.
A client's onboarding questionnaire shows they have a highly variable work schedule with inconsistent meal timing. How should the macro coach adjust the initial plan?
Answer: Prescribe flexible macro targets that accommodate variable eating windows
Flexible macro targets based on total daily intake rather than rigid meal timing improve adherence for clients with unpredictable schedules.
What is the purpose of collecting a client's sleep and stress data during the onboarding assessment?
Answer: To understand how sleep deprivation and cortisol levels may affect hunger hormones and fat loss
Poor sleep and high stress elevate cortisol and ghrelin, increasing hunger and potentially stalling fat loss, which must be accounted for in the coaching plan.
During onboarding, a client states they are not interested in tracking macros but want body composition changes. What should the macro coach do?
Answer: Explore their reasons and discuss alternative methods such as hand-portion guidelines or food journaling
Exploring client preferences and offering flexible tracking alternatives increases buy-in and improves long-term coaching outcomes.
What does the term 'protein-sparing' mean in the context of setting a client's macro targets during onboarding?
Answer: Setting carbohydrate and fat intake high enough to preserve lean muscle mass while in a caloric deficit
Protein-sparing refers to ensuring adequate carbohydrate and fat intake so the body uses dietary protein for muscle repair rather than energy.
Which of the following is the BEST practice for setting a client's initial protein target during macro coaching onboarding?
Answer: 1.6–2.2 grams per kilogram of bodyweight, adjusted for activity level and body composition goals
Research supports 1.6–2.2 g/kg of bodyweight as the effective range for muscle retention and growth, adjusted based on training intensity and goals.
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