Macro Coach Certification Calculating and Adjusting Macros 2

Question 1

To calculate Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), you need:

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BMR multiplied by activity factor

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Only body weight

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Height and age only

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Protein intake

Question 2

1 gram of protein provides how many calories?

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4 calories

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2 calories

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7 calories

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9 calories

Question 3

A 180lb male wanting to build muscle should consume approximately how much protein daily?

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145-180g

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50g

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90g

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300g

Question 4

When setting up macros for fat loss, a caloric deficit of what percentage is generally recommended?

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15-25%

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5-10%

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40-50%

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60-70%

Question 5

The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is used to estimate:

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Basal Metabolic Rate

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Protein needs

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Body fat percentage

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VO2 max

Question 6

In macro ratios, a typical starting point for fat intake is:

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25-35% of calories

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5-10% of calories

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15-20% of calories

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50-60% of calories