Macro Coach Certification Macro Coaching Techniques & Methodologies 2

Question 1

Which coaching technique involves asking a client to describe their ideal day of eating to uncover lifestyle habits and food preferences?

Accepted Answer

Discovery questioning

Answer

Motivational interviewing

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SMART goal setting

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Behavior chaining

Question 2

A macro coach applies a 'reverse diet' strategy for a client recovering from a long-term caloric deficit. What is the primary goal of this approach?

Accepted Answer

Gradually increasing caloric intake to restore metabolic function

Answer

Rapid weight gain to restore body fat

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Immediately returning to maintenance calories

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Eliminating all macronutrient tracking temporarily

Question 3

When a client's protein target is 180g/day but they consistently hit only 120g, which coaching methodology is MOST appropriate first?

Accepted Answer

Identify and address adherence barriers before changing targets

Answer

Immediately lower their protein target

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Switch the client to a plant-based protein protocol

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Prescribe protein shakes as a mandatory addition

Question 4

In macro coaching, what does the term 'flexible dieting' fundamentally mean?

Accepted Answer

Hitting daily macronutrient targets using any combination of foods

Answer

Changing macros every week based on mood

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Eating intuitively without tracking

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Alternating between high-carb and low-carb days randomly

Question 5

A coach is working with a competitive powerlifter in an off-season phase. Which macronutrient periodization strategy is MOST aligned with maximizing muscle hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Caloric surplus with high protein and moderate-to-high carbohydrates

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Consistent caloric deficit with high protein

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Cyclical ketogenic diet with weekly carb refeeds

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Maintenance calories with fat as the primary energy substrate

Question 6

Which behavior change model do macro coaches most commonly use to assess a client's readiness to track macros consistently?

Accepted Answer

The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)

Answer

The Yerkes-Dodson Law

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The SAID Principle

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The General Adaptation Syndrome