Macro Coach Certification Calculating and Adjusting Macros 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

BMR multiplied by activity factor

Answer

TDEE = BMR × activity multiplier accounts for total daily energy needs.

Question 2

1 gram of protein provides how many calories?

Accepted Answer

4 calories

Answer

Protein provides 4 calories per gram.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

145-180g

Answer

Research supports 0.8-1.0g per pound of bodyweight for muscle building.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

15-25%

Answer

A moderate 15-25% deficit promotes fat loss while preserving muscle mass.

Question 5

The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is used to estimate:

Accepted Answer

Basal Metabolic Rate

Answer

Mifflin-St Jeor is considered the most accurate BMR estimation formula.

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