Question

which of these factors may affect nutritional needs? select three options.
□ age
□ activity level
□ pregnancy
□ marital status
□ economic status

Explanation:

• Age: Different age groups (e.g., children, elderly) have varying nutritional requirements (e.g., children need more calcium for growth, elderly may need more vitamin D).
• Activity level: Higher activity levels increase energy expenditure, so more calories and nutrients like protein for muscle repair are needed.
• Pregnancy: Pregnant women need additional nutrients (e.g., folic acid, iron) to support fetal development and their own health.
• Marital status: Does not directly impact nutritional needs as it is a social relationship status, not a physiological or activity - related factor.
• Economic status: While it can affect access to food, the question is about factors that affect nutritional needs (the requirements themselves), not access. So economic status is not a direct factor affecting nutritional needs.

Answer:

A. age, B. activity level, C. pregnancy