The condition of a population's or individual's health as influenced by the intake and utilization of nutrients and nonnutrients is called
A) health status.
B) community needs assessment.
C) nutritional status.
D) nutritional needs assessment.

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Nutritional status refers to the overall condition of a population's or individual's health as it is affected by the intake and utilization of nutrients and non-nutrients. This includes aspects such as energy balance, body composition, and micronutrient status. Health status and community needs assessment are related concepts but do not specifically describe the influence of nutrition. Nutritional needs assessment is focused specifically on determining an individual's requirements for specific nutrients.

The Condition of a Population's or Individual's Health as Influenced