Macro Coach Certification Macro Coach Calculating and Adjusting Macros Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A client weighing 175 lbs wants to lose fat while preserving muscle. Using 1g of protein per pound of body weight, how many grams of protein should they consume daily?

Accepted Answer

175g

Answer

The standard recommendation for fat loss while preserving muscle is 1g of protein per pound of body weight, so 175 lbs = 175g protein.

Question 2

A client's TDEE is 2,400 calories. They are set at a 20% caloric deficit for fat loss. What is their daily calorie target?

Accepted Answer

1,920 calories

Answer

20% of 2,400 = 480 calories, so 2,400 - 480 = 1,920 calories daily target.

Question 3

Which macro provides 9 calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

Fat

Answer

Dietary fat provides 9 calories per gram, while protein and carbohydrates each provide 4 calories per gram.

Question 4

A client is eating 180g protein, 60g fat, and 220g carbohydrates. How many total calories are they consuming?

Accepted Answer

2,140 calories

Answer

(180×4) + (60×9) + (220×4) = 720 + 540 + 880 = 2,140 calories.

Question 5

After 3 weeks on a fat loss plan, a client's weight loss has stalled. What is the FIRST adjustment a Macro Coach should consider?

Accepted Answer

Reduce daily calories by 5-10%

Answer

The first step during a fat loss plateau is a modest calorie reduction of 5-10% before implementing more aggressive changes.

Macro Coach Certification Practice Test

Macro Coach Certification Practice Test

Macro Coach Certification Macro Coach Calculating and Adjusting Macros Questions and Answers 2