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

Question 1

A female client weighs 145 lbs, is lightly active, and wants to lose 0.5 lbs per week. Her TDEE is 2,100 calories. What should her daily calorie target be?

Accepted Answer

1,850 calories

Answer

A 250-calorie daily deficit (0.5 lbs/week = 3,500 ÷ 7) subtracted from her 2,100 TDEE gives a target of 1,850 calories.

Question 2

Which formula is most commonly recommended by macro coaches to estimate Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) for clients?

Accepted Answer

Mifflin-St Jeor

Answer

The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is considered the most accurate and widely recommended for estimating BMR in the general population.

Question 3

A client's macros are set at 180g protein, 220g carbohydrates, and 60g fat. How many total daily calories does this represent?

Accepted Answer

2,140 calories

Answer

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

Question 4

When setting protein targets for a client in a caloric deficit, which range is most appropriate to preserve lean muscle mass?

Accepted Answer

0.8–1.2g per pound of body weight

Answer

A range of 0.8–1.2g of protein per pound of body weight is the standard recommendation for muscle preservation during a caloric deficit.

Question 5

A macro coach uses the Katch-McArdle formula to calculate BMR for a client with 150 lbs of lean body mass. Which input does this formula require that others do not?

Accepted Answer

Lean body mass

Answer

The Katch-McArdle formula calculates BMR based solely on lean body mass, making it unique among common BMR formulas.

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