Macro Coach Calculating and Adjusting Macros Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a refeed day in a macro coaching plan?
Answer: To temporarily increase calories and support leptin levels
A refeed day strategically increases calories, particularly from carbohydrates, to support leptin levels and metabolic function during a fat loss phase.
A client transitioning from fat loss to maintenance needs to increase calories. What is the recommended approach?
Answer: Gradually add 100-200 calories per week
Gradual calorie increases of 100-200 per week during a reverse diet help avoid fat regain while restoring metabolic rate.
Which macronutrient should be prioritized and set FIRST when building a client's macro plan?
Answer: Protein
Protein is always set first because it is the most critical macro for body composition, muscle retention, and satiety.
A 150 lb female client aims to build muscle in a caloric surplus. Her TDEE is 2,000 calories. What is an appropriate daily surplus?
Answer: 200-300 calories above TDEE
A modest surplus of 200-300 calories is recommended for muscle gain to minimize fat accumulation, especially for female clients.
How should a Macro Coach adjust macros when a client consistently reports low energy during training despite being in a small deficit?
Answer: Increase carbohydrate intake around training
Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for high-intensity training, so increasing peri-workout carbs can improve energy without abandoning the overall deficit.
A client's macro split is 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat on a 1,800-calorie plan. How many grams of carbohydrates should they eat?
Answer: 180g
40% of 1,800 = 720 calories from carbs; 720 ÷ 4 = 180g of carbohydrates per day.
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