Macro Coach Calculating Client Macros Questions and Answers

Question 1

A 35-year-old male client weighs 185 lbs (84 kg), is 5'11" (180 cm) tall, and works a desk job with little to no exercise.
Using the Harris-Benedict equation (BMR = 66.5 + (13.75 × weight in kg) + (5.003 × height in cm) - (6.75 × age)), what is his estimated Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 2248 kcal

Answer

Approximately 1873 kcal

Answer

Approximately 2575 kcal

Answer

Approximately 2904 kcal

Question 2

A client's goal is muscle gain (hypertrophy). According to the International Society of Sports Nutrition, which of the following protein intake ranges is generally recommended for exercising individuals to optimize training adaptations?

Accepted Answer

1.4 - 2.0 g/kg/day

Answer

0.8 - 1.2 g/kg/day

Answer

2.2 - 2.8 g/kg/day

Answer

0.5 - 0.8 g/kg/day

Question 3

A coach calculates a client's maintenance calories to be 2,200 kcal. The client wants to achieve moderate weight loss, equivalent to about 1 lb per week. What should be the client's target daily calorie intake?

Accepted Answer

1,700 kcal

Answer

2,200 kcal

Answer

1,950 kcal

Answer

2,700 kcal

Question 4

When setting macronutrient ratios for a client focused on fat loss while preserving muscle mass, which of the following is a common and effective starting point for protein?

Accepted Answer

30-35% of total calories

Answer

10-15% of total calories

Answer

45-55% of total calories

Answer

60-70% of total calories

Question 5

A client has a TDEE of 2,500 calories and is assigned a macro split of 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 30% fat. How many grams of carbohydrates should this client aim for daily?

Accepted Answer

250 grams

Answer

188 grams

Answer

313 grams

Answer

200 grams

Question 6

Which of the following TDEE activity multipliers would be most appropriate for a client who engages in moderate exercise or sports 3-5 days per week?

Accepted Answer

1.55

Answer

1.2

Answer

1.375

Answer

1.725

A 35-year-old male client weighs 185 lbs (84 kg), is 5'11" (180 cm) tall, and works a desk job with little to no exercise.Using the Harris-Benedict equation (BMR = 66.5 + (13.75 × weight in kg) + (5.003 × height in cm) - (6.75 × age)), what is his estimated Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)?