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'?

• A. The statement is irrelevant because micronutrients have no role in exercise performance and therefore neither diet nor supplements matter for athletes.
• B. 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.
• C. 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.
• D. The statement is entirely accurate; food never supplies sufficient micronutrients for active people, so universal supplementation is mandatory for all training levels.

Answer: (C)