The Fact That Animals as Diverse as Moose, Hummingbirds, and Locusts

Multiple Choice

The fact that animals as diverse as moose, hummingbirds, and locusts can select a food that redresses a specific nutritional need suggests that animals

A) balance specific nutritional needs with overall energy needs by eating a mixture of items.
B) eat to maximize energy intake.
C) generally meet their overall energy requirements as a side effect of attending to specific nutritional needs.
D) will eat to meet specific nutritional needs, even at the expense of minimum energy requirements for weight maintenance.