Which of the following statements best evaluates the blanket statement: 'Physically active people should always take micronutrient supplements because training increases needs beyond what food can supply'?

The statement is irrelevant because micronutrients have no role in exercise performance and therefore neither diet nor supplements matter for athletes.

The statement is partially true but should be interpreted as implying that only antioxidant supplements are required universally, while other micronutrients can be ignored because antioxidants fix all training-related deficits.

This blanket statement is inaccurate; while exercise modestly raises needs for some micronutrients, a varied, nutrient-dense diet usually meets those needs and supplements should be considered only when dietary intake or lab tests indicate deficiency.

The statement is entirely accurate; food never supplies sufficient micronutrients for active people, so universal supplementation is mandatory for all training levels.