A nutrienis ____is the amount of a nutrient that must be consumed to prevent deficiencies; it is determined by a person’s nutritional needs based on a host of factors such as sex, age, physical activity, and genetics.
A)status
B)requirement
C)adequacy
D)intake

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Nutrient requirements are the amount of nutrients needed to meet an individual's nutritional needs based on various factors such as age, sex, physical activity, and genetics. Nutrient status refers to the level of nutrients present in the body, adequacy refers to the extent to which dietary intake meets nutrient requirements, and intake refers to the actual amount of nutrients consumed regardless of whether it meets an individual's requirements. Therefore, the best choice is B, requirement.

A Nutrienis ____Is the Amount of a Nutrient That Must