Jack 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 these characteristics of a healthful diet is Jack missing?

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Jack is missing adequacy in his diet. Adequacy means consuming all the necessary nutrients in sufficient amounts to meet the body's needs. Since Jack is consuming only 1,600 kilocalories a day instead of the required 2,800 kilocalories, it is unlikely that he is meeting his daily requirements for all the essential nutrients.

Jack Is a College Athlete Who Requires 2,800 Kilocalories a Day