Which of the Following Statements About the Fetal Origins Hypothesis

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the fetal origins hypothesis is NOT true?

• A)Research shows that lower birthweight is associated with higher risk of adult diseases such as cardiovascular disease,type 2 diabetes,and hypertension.
• B)Both low birthweights (less than 5.5 lb)and high birthweights (more than 10 lb)in humans are strongly associated with later risk of disease in adulthood .
• C)Evidence from animal studies shows the expression of genes that produce insulin receptors on muscle membranes may be suppressed in response to a low availability of glucose.
• D)The effects of fetal programming on adult disease may be strongly modified by infant and childhood diets.

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