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Question
State True or False:
Diets for adults vary with age, gender, and level of physical activity.
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Solution
This statement is true.
Explanation:
Dietary and caloric needs are primarily driven by an individual’s basal metabolic rate, body composition and total energy expenditure. Therefore, optimal diets and daily nutrient requirements for adults inherently change based on age, biological sex, and how active they are daily.
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