Question

ack is a college athlete who requires 2,800 kilocalories a day to support his total energy needs. Even though Jack likes many different foods and makes it a point to try new things, he consumes only approximately 1,600 kilocalories a day. Which one of the characteristics of a healthy diet is Jack missing?
a.adequacy
b.balance
c.moderation
d.variety

Answer 1

Answer: option A) adequacy

Explanation:

Definitely, ACK has an healthy diet missing ADEQUACY of energy provision. This is seen in the shortfall of 1200 kilocalories of energy (2800 - 1600 = 1200).

Note that Ack feed on varieties of food, thus he gets balanced diet, and a variety diet. However, he is short of 1200 kilocalories, thus making him miss ADEQUACY