Macro Coach Certification Calculating Client Macros 3

Question 1

The Katch-McArdle BMR formula requires which specific body composition measurement?

Accepted Answer

Lean body mass

Answer

Katch-McArdle uses lean body mass (LBM) rather than total weight, making it more accurate for muscular or leaner individuals.

Question 2

A client is 180 lbs with 20% body fat. What is her lean body mass?

Accepted Answer

144 lbs

Answer

LBM = total weight × (1 − body fat %) = 180 × 0.80 = 144 lbs.

Question 3

A male client's goal is muscle gain. His coach sets protein at 1 g per pound of body weight. He weighs 200 lbs. How many daily calories come from protein alone?

Accepted Answer

800 kcal

Answer

200 g protein × 4 kcal/g = 800 kcal from protein.

Question 4

Which scenario warrants INCREASING a client's fat allocation above the standard minimum floor?

Accepted Answer

Client follows a ketogenic dietary preference

Answer

Clients following a ketogenic approach rely on fat as their primary fuel source, requiring fat to be set significantly higher than the standard minimum.

Question 5

When a client's calorie goal is established first and protein is set second, what is the final step in the macro-setting sequence?

Accepted Answer

Divide remaining calories between fat and carbs

Answer

After calories and protein are defined, the remaining calories are split between fat and carbohydrates based on client preference and goals.

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Macro Coach Certification Calculating Client Macros 3