Macro Coach Certification Macro Coach Macronutrient Science Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which macronutrient provides the most energy per gram?

Accepted Answer

Fat

Answer

Fat provides 9 kcal per gram, which is more than double the 4 kcal per gram provided by carbohydrates or protein.

Question 2

What is the primary role of dietary fat in hormone production?

Accepted Answer

Dietary fat supplies cholesterol and fatty acids needed to synthesize steroid hormones

Answer

Steroid hormones such as testosterone and estrogen are synthesized from cholesterol and fatty acids derived from dietary fat.

Question 3

Which type of carbohydrate has the highest glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

White rice

Answer

White rice has a very high glycemic index (around 70–80) because its starch is rapidly digested and absorbed into the bloodstream.

Question 4

In the context of macronutrient science, what does 'net carbs' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Total carbohydrates minus fiber and sugar alcohols

Answer

Net carbs are calculated by subtracting fiber and sugar alcohols from total carbohydrates because they have minimal impact on blood glucose.

Question 5

What is the nitrogen balance concept important for when coaching clients on protein intake?

Accepted Answer

It indicates whether a client is retaining or losing muscle mass based on protein intake vs. excretion

Answer

A positive nitrogen balance indicates protein synthesis exceeds breakdown, signaling muscle growth, while negative balance suggests muscle loss.

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