​Which Statement Correctly Describes Nutritional Needs During the Life Cycle

question 12

Multiple Choice

​Which statement correctly describes nutritional needs during the life cycle?

• A) ​Healthy individuals require different nutrients depending on their stage in life.
• B) ​The amount of nutrients healthy individuals require is constant throughout life.
• C) ​The Mediterranean diet is the best diet for meeting nutritional needs.
• D) ​Nutritional status at one stage in life influences the health status in the next stages.
• E) ​Nutritional requirements are independent of growth and development of the individual.

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Definitions:

Estimated Life Span

The expected duration of time that an organism, object, or system is projected to remain functional or alive.

Inflation

A condition characterized by a continuing rise in prices.