Macro Coach Certification Adjusting Macros for Progress 3

Question 1

What is metabolic adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Body reducing energy expenditure in response to calorie restriction

Answer

Muscles growing larger

Answer

Improved nutrient absorption

Answer

Increased appetite after exercise

Question 2

During a diet break, calories should typically be set at:

Accepted Answer

Estimated maintenance level

Answer

50% of cutting calories

Answer

Same as cutting calories

Answer

Maximum possible intake

Question 3

Which indicator is LEAST reliable for tracking macro coaching progress?

Accepted Answer

Scale weight alone

Answer

Body measurements

Answer

Progress photos

Answer

Strength trends

Question 4

For a client transitioning from cutting to maintenance, weekly calorie increase should be approximately:

Accepted Answer

50-100 calories

Answer

10-20 calories

Answer

300-500 calories

Answer

Jump straight to maintenance

Question 5

If a client consistently over-eats on weekends, the best coaching strategy is:

Accepted Answer

Redistribute weekly calories with higher weekend allowance

Answer

Punish with extra cardio on Monday

Answer

Ignore it and focus on weekdays

Answer

Put them on a stricter plan

Question 6

When should a macro coach recommend a client see a doctor instead?

Accepted Answer

When they experience persistent fatigue, hair loss, or loss of menstrual cycle

Answer

When they want to gain muscle

Answer

When they plateau for 1 week

Answer

When they don't like their macros